How to Make Aunt Sally Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the sweet and comforting taste of Aunt Sally Cookies. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations in my family, and it never fails to bring a smile to anyone's face. These cookies are the perfect blend of soft and chewy, with a delicious hint of vanilla. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or just to satisfy a sweet tooth, Aunt Sally Cookies are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup sour milk
  • 18 large marshmallows
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 6 dozen

  • Make cookies: Cream together shortening and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in molasses and egg yolks until well combined. Mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cream of tartar, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix into molasses mixture in batches, alternating with sour milk, beating briefly after each addition. Cover dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into rectangular shapes (I like to use a Spam can). Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Make frosting: Combine marshmallows, sugar, water, and vinegar in a large bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows melt. Carefully remove the bowl from heat, add egg whites, and beat with an electric mixer until shiny and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until well blended.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cookies.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 141mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 100mg