Aunt Sally Cookies Recipe

Name: Aunt Sally Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 2 cups shortening; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup molasses; 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 cup sour milk; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 18 large marshmallows; 2 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup white sugar
2 cups shortening
2 egg yolks
1 cup molasses
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 cup sour milk
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup water
18 large marshmallows
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup white sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the egg yolks and molasses. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; stir into the molasses mixture alternately with the sour milk. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into rectangular shapes (I like to use a Spam can). Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
3
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
4
To make the frosting, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, vinegar, water and marshmallows. Mix well and place over a pot of simmering water. when the marshmallows have melted, stir in the egg whites. Remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer for 7 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Frost cooled cookies.

1580

kcal

Calories

Fat

333

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white sugar, 2 cups shortening, 2 egg yolks, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Aunt Sally Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Aunt Sally Cookies

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