Ammonia Cookies

Temp: 350 deg F  Time: 10-12 minutes

Mix together:
1 cup butter or lard
1 cup milk (warmed)
3 eggs
4 tsp baking ammonia* (dissolved in 2 Tbsp hot water)
2 tsp lemon flavor

Then add:
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda

Gently blend until smooth by hand with a wooden spoon. Refrigerate overnight. Roll out dough on floured counter in small amounts and cut into desired shapes. Bake. Cookie should be white on top and light brown on bottom when done. Glaze with a little icing sugar mixed with milk.

*This is a leavening agent and can be purchased in health food stores or some pharmacies.