Aunt Sally Cookies
Description
An amazing spice cookie with a rich, gooey white frosting made from marshmallows.
Ingredients
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2 cups shortening
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup molasses
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2 large egg yolks
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5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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4 teaspoons baking soda
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon ground ginger
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2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 cup sour milk
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18 large marshmallows
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
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2 large egg whites
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
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.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
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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.
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Spread frosting over cooled cookies.