*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    HARTSHORN GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Sugar
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1 1/8   c            Shortening
   2                    Eggs
   1       c            Milk
   1       tb           Hartshorn ***
     1/2   c            Boiling water
   2       ts           Vanilla
                        Flour to stiffen
   1       oz           Anise seeds

  * Hartshorn can be obtained at your pharmacy. It is
  ammonium crystals 1. Mix sugar, salt, shortening,
  eggs,and milk. 2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the
  Hartshorn in the boiling water.
     Make sure it is completely dissolved.
  3. Add vanilla and anise seeds to the sugar mixture.
  4. Add hartshorn mixture to sugar mixture.
  5. Add enough flour to the sugar mixture to stiffen
  and not to be
     sticky. It may require 4-5 pounds!
  6. Roll out dough on floured surface, and cut with
  cookie cutters. 7. Bake immediately after mixing in a
  moderate oven (325-350F) for
     10-15 minutes.
  This entire recipe will make between 180-220 cookies.
  One half the recipe is suggested (up to 100 cookies).
  But, they are great!
 


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