Ammonia Christmas Cookies
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Infused with aromatic anise seeds, these festive treats fill your home with a warm, comforting holiday aroma as they bake. They are perfect for holiday platters, cookie swaps, or enjoying with a hot cup of tea by the fireplace. Gather your cookie cutters and let's get baking this seasonal favourite.
Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts.<br />
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There are different types of sugar,
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.<br />
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table
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| 3/4 | cup | Shortening » melted | ||
| 1 | large | Egg » beaten |
Egg
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor.<br />
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Eggs are nutritious,
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| 1/2 | cup | Milk |
Milk
Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink.<br />
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Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it
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| 1 1/2 | teaspoons | Bakers Ammonia |
Bakers Ammonia
Baker's Ammonia - pronounced 'bey-kerz uh-muh-nyuh', also known as ammonium carbonate, is a leavening agent used in baking. This compound releases ammonia gas when heated, which helps dough rise and create light, airy
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| 1/4 | cup | Water » boiling |
Water
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla |
Vanilla
Vanilla is the fruit of an orchid plant. Each hand-pollinated flower becomes a long slender pod or bean which is picked while still green. It undergoes a curing and drying process during which
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| 1/2 | ounce | Anise seeds | ||
| 2 | pounds | All-purpose Flour » approximately |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 30 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4
1. Dissolve: Stir the baker's ammonia into the boiling water until completely dissolved. Set aside.
2. Mix: Combine the sugar, salt, melted shortening, beaten egg, and milk in a large bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Flavour: Blend the vanilla extract and anise seeds into the wet mixture.
4. Combine: Pour the dissolved baker's ammonia mixture into the sugar base and stir well.
5. Stiffen: Incorporate the flour gradually. Add enough flour until the dough becomes stiff and is no longer sticky to the touch (this may require 2 to 3 pounds total).
6. Roll: Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to your desired thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
7. Bake: Transfer to baking sheets and bake immediately in the preheated 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for maximum crispness.
9. Happy baking, and may your holiday season be filled with warmth, joy, and delicious treats!
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