Peppermint Cookies With Baking Ammonia

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Yes, these are safe to eat. These are a lovely white soft cookie with a thin coating of icing. I can remember my grandmother making these at christmas with pink or mint green icing. Sad to say, i did not get her recipe. These cookies are enjoyed in many mennonite homes with the recipe past from generation to generation. This recipe is one i got from a friend in winnipeg which i found to be similar. The preparation time is only the time in mixing the dough, not the time in the fridge.

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Steps

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Beat together eggs and sugar until white , then add sour cream and oil.

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In a cup , mix baking ammonia and warm milk , then pour into first mixture.

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Add peppermint extract and mix well.

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Add salt , baking powder and flour.

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The dough should be very soft.

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Refrigerate overnight.

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The next day roll out the dough to about 1 / 4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.

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Before baking , place a 9 x 13 inch cake pan full of water at the bottom of the oven.

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Bake at 400f for 8- 10 minutes.

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Cookies must remain white.

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Ice cookies after they have cooled , with a glace.

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You can use a pastry brush to apply the glace.

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Ingredients

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sugar, eggs, sour cream, oil, milk, baking ammonia, flour, baking powder, salt, peppermint extract