Aunt Sally Cookies recipe

Name: Aunt Sally Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 42 min
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup white sugar; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 2 egg whites; 2 cups shortening; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ cup water; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 2 egg yolks; ½ teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup sour milk; 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 18 large marshmallows; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 cup molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Step 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.