Delicate melt in your mouth almond coconut cookie. Baker's ammonia (ammonium bicarbonate) is also known as hartshorn. It is an old form of leaving that was mainly used before the arrival of baking powder. During baking it releases an unpleasant odor, that does not affect the taste of the cookies. It can be found in drugstores and some specialty baking stores
Provided by M Ann
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening and butter. Gradually add sugar and almond extract. Mix on high speed for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the baker's ammonia with the boiling water, adding the water a little at a time. Add this to the butter mixture.
- Stir in the flour and coconut . Mix well.
- Drop cookies from a teaspoon onto a well greased cookie sheet. Bake cookies in preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. Cookies should be set but not brown. Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 31.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
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Pragas Mandal
[email protected]I made these cookies last night, and they were a disaster. The dough was too dry, and the cookies turned out hard and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.
Lydia Finda Goweh
[email protected]Yum! These cookies are so good! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love the coconut flavor.
Sasdinu Ariyarathne
[email protected]These cookies were a breeze to make, and they tasted delicious! I made them for a party, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making these again.
Shahida Naeem
[email protected]I've made Swedish Dream Cookies using this recipe many times, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love