Ingredients for Classic Aunt Sally Or Sally Ann Cookies
- Shortening
- 2 large eggs
- Sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- Buttermilk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Clove
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- Plain Gelatin
- Powdered Sugar
- Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cold Water
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How to Make Classic Aunt Sally Or Sally Ann Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes (bats for Halloween, leaves for Thanksgiving).
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies are cooling, prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add the milk and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
- Once cookies are completely cool, frost them with the icing. Add sprinkles (orange for Halloween) as desired.
- Let the icing set before serving or storing. Cookies freeze beautifully for later enjoyment!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
96g
Fat
7g
Carbs
13g
