LEMON SWEET CRACKERS

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While looking for answers about an old 1920-30's recipe that that I found I ran across this one which is similar to Grandma's Ammonia Cookies. I want to make this until I get the correct measurements on the other one. These are very fragile, light, tender lemon cookies.

Provided by barefootmommawv

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking ammonia
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg white
1/2 cup milk
2 1/4 teaspoons lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Prepare baking sheet(s) by greasing or by lining with Kitchen Parchment.
  • Thoroughly combine the flour, salt and Bakers' Ammonia. Set aside.
  • Cream shortening and sugar well. Add egg white and beat until light.
  • Add flour mixture to shortening mixture alternately with milk.
  • Add lemon extract.
  • Roll out and cut into 3" squares. Bake about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.9, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 214.2, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 33.5, Protein 7.7

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