GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES


ingredients

2 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. lard
1 pt. sweet milk
1 oz. baking ammonia
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oil of anise

preparation

Soak ammonia in milk 24 hours. Stir occasionally. Flour to make a stiff dough. Roll thin and cut with Christmas cookie cutters. Bake at 325° to 350° until light brown on bottom and white on top. Frost and decorate. Never a failure. They mellow after frosted and stored in an airtight container.