Aunt Sally Cookies
Aunt Sally Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 135 calories. This recipe serves 72. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. Head to the store and pick up molasses, ground cinnamon, egg whites, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
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.
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.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
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.