OLD-FASHIONED HAMBURGER COOKIES

Ingredients

• 1 pound Unsalted butter
• 1 pound Granulated sugar
• 6 count Large eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda (Originally ammonia (hartshorn). Substituted with baking soda.)
• 1/2 cup Cold milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Flavor to taste.)
• 3 cups All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 3 teaspoons Baking powder (From referenced recipe)
• 1 tablespoon Grated lemon rind (From referenced recipe)
• 4 tablespoons Brandy (From referenced recipe)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (For sprinkling, from referenced recipe)

Instructions

1. 1In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, grated lemon rind, and brandy, and beat until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough should be light and just stiff enough to roll out.
2. 2In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the scalded milk. Let cool slightly. Add the cooled milk mixture and cold milk to the dough, along with vanilla extract to taste. Mix until combined.
3. 3Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a cookie cutter. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the cookies lightly with granulated sugar. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.