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* Hartshorn can be obtained at your pharmacy. It is ammonium crystals
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Mix sugar, salt, shortening, eggs,and milk.
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In a separate bowl, dissolve the Hartshorn in the boiling water. Make sure it is completely dissolved.
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Add vanilla and anise seeds to the sugar mixture.
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Add hartshorn mixture to sugar mixture.
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Add enough flour to the sugar mixture to stiffen and not to be sticky. It may require 4-5 pounds!
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Roll out dough on floured surface, and cut with cookie cutters.
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Bake immediately after mixing in a moderate oven (325-350F) for 10-15 minutes.
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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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