Aunt Sally Cookies Recipe

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.