Grace’s Old Fashioned Lemon Crackers

Step 1

Combine ammonia and milk and let stand until the ammonia has dissolved.

Step 2

Cream sugar and shortening, add salt and eggs and mix well.

Step 3

Add ammonia, milk, and oil of lemon.

Step 4

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Step 5

Then add flour.

Step 6

Knead well. Kneading is important.

Step 7

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Step 8

Roll to 1/8 inch thickness.

Step 9

Cut into rectangles.

Step 10

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Step 11

Place on lightly greased cookie sheet with the rectangles touching. Prick with fork.

Step 12

Bake at 350 degrees F until light golden brown.