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Figarosmom

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 11:31 PM Wednesday

My great aunt used to make these for me. AMMONIA COOKIES

She used to send them to me for my birthday because she knew I loved them.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025, 12:19 PM
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Thought this was important:

Can I Replace Baker’s Ammonia With Baking Powder?

Yes, but you’ll lose some crispness. Baking powder won’t vent like ammonia in thin doughs, so the texture changes.
Why Do My Cookies Smell During Baking?

That’s ammonia gas leaving the dough. It’s normal. The smell fades as cookies cool, especially if they’re thin.
Are Ammonia Cookies Safe For Kids?

Yes, when baked thin and fully cooled. Any odor should be gone. Store in an airtight tin.
How Do I Keep Them Crisp?

Cool fully, store airtight, and avoid humid rooms. If they soften, re-crisp 3–4 minutes at 300°F (150°C), then cool.
Conclusion

This ammonia cookies recipe gives you classic, feather-light crunch with simple steps and clear science. Keep the dough thin, bake hot, and let them cool for the cleanest flavor and loudest snap.

Bake a batch today, share a tin with a friend, and tell me how your ammonia cookies recipe turned out. Want more tips like this? Subscribe or drop a comment with your questions.

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