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Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sweet milk, warmed slightly
  • 1 oz. baking ammonia
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. oil of lemon
  • approximately 3 or 4 c. flour (enough to make a stiff dough)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Mix shortening, sugar and eggs. Dissolve ammonia in milk. Add sugar mixture. Add oil of lemon. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
  • Knead well. Roll to approximately 1/8-inch thick and cut into squares.
  • Place on cookie sheet and bake at 400° until lightly browned on bottom (watch closely). Recipe makes a large batch.