Classic Aunt Sally (Or Sally Ann) Cookies Recipe

Name: Classic Aunt Sally (Or Sally Ann) Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening (not butter); 2 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1 cup buttermilk; 5 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1 tablespoon ginger; Icing; 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope plain gelatin; 4 cups powdered sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup cold water

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening (not butter)
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup buttermilk
5 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 tablespoon ginger
Icing
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope plain gelatin
4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cold water

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["Cream shortening and sugar, add molasses and eggs and buttermilk.", "Mix dry ingredients thoroughly, then add to creamed mixture.", "Refrigerate for an hour or so, until slightly firm.", "Roll out at about 1/4"" (thicker for more cakelike cookies, thinner for crispier ones - they're good both ways).", "Cut out (traditionally with a SPAM can, but to each her own).", "Bake at 325 for about 12-15 minutes.", "When cookies are cool, whip up the icing.", "In saucepan, dissolve gelatin in cold water.", "Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.", "While simmering, add 3 C powdered sugar to a large straight-sided bowl and measure in soda. Stir.", "Pour hot liquid into sugar mixture and whisk. Add vanilla. Lumps are not good.", "If 3 C of powdered sugar is enough to produce a almost-set pudding-like icing, it is read. If it seems thin, add another cup and whisk inches.", "Take cooled cookies and dip the tops into the icing, wiping off excess on side of bowl.", "Set on wax paper until icing is hard."]

1754

kcal

Calories

Fat

301

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 shortening (not butter), 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Classic Aunt Sally (Or Sally Ann) Cookies falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Aunt Sally (Or Sally Ann) Cookies

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