CLASSIC AUNT SALLY (OR SALLY ANN) COOKIES
These are wonderful not-too-sweet gingerbread-like cookies. The icing sets up like royal, except it is soft inside the hardened shell. They freeze great, and are terrific for gift-giving, as they package beautifully. I make them for Halloween in the shape of bats and covered with orange sprinkles and for thanksgiving as leaves with no sprinkles.
Provided by norsecookie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 48 cookies, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 24.2, Protein 2.7
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Roshaan Ch
[email protected]I've never made cookies before, but these turned out great! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.
Joseph Ojiofor
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I can whip up a batch in just a few minutes.
Md Shaon Islam
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
Dustin Allen
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.
Nasir Shekh
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Jihad Hosen
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe. I had to go to three different stores to find everything.
Bakhta Roshan
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with these cookies. They were a bit too dry for my taste.
Tousif ahmed
[email protected]These cookies are so versatile. I've tried them with different types of chocolate chips and nuts, and they always turn out great.
Abbasi Waleed
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the combination of flavors.
RISHITA
[email protected]I love the classic flavor of these cookies. They remind me of my childhood.
Awudu Mariam
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in just a few minutes.
Cismaan Abdiwali Cismaan
[email protected]I love how these cookies are soft and chewy. They're the perfect snack or dessert.
Uphar Giri
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Stefhanie sambo
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and these are some of the best cookies I've ever made. The recipe is simple to follow and the cookies turn out perfect every time.
muhizi gilbert
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.