SWEDISH DREAM (AMMONIA) COOKIE

By LORIWHIP

Ammonium carbonate is a classic leavener that was used years ago to make extra crisp cookies. It gives a "fluffiness" of texture that baking powder can't and its leavening power is activated by heat rather than moisture. It has a strong, almost repellent, smell, but the odor dissipates as the cookies bake, and, while the raw cookie dough is unpleasant, you'll find the finished dream cookies are delicious and will literally melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

• 1 CUP SOFTENED BUTTER
• 1 CUP SUGAR
• 1 1/2 t. VANILLA SUGAR
• 1 t. BAKERS AMMONIA (CRUSHED FINE)
• 2 CUP FLOUR

Preparation

Step 1

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS INTO A DRY CRUMB MIXTURE
PRESS AND FORM INTO BALLS IN YOUR HAND
PLACE ON COOKIE SHEET
BAKE 300 DEGREES 20 MIN.




(THE VANILLA SUGAR CAN BE FOUND IN THE ETHNIC AISLE OF LARGER STORES
THE BAKERS AMMONIA IS AVAILABLE BY ASKING YOUR PHARMACIST)