Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2cupsshortening
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1cupwhite sugar
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1cupmolasses
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2largeegg yolks
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5 ½cupsall-purpose flour
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4teaspoonsbaking soda
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1tablespoonground cinnamon
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1tablespoonground ginger
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2teaspoonscream of tartar
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2teaspoonssalt
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1cupsour milk
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18large marshmallows
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1 ½cupswhite sugar
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½cupwater
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½teaspoondistilled white vinegar
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2largeegg whites
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1 ½cupsconfectioners’ sugar
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1teaspoonvanilla extract
Cooking Directions
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe72 | |
Calories146 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g |
8% |
Saturated Fat 2g |
8% |
Cholesterol 6mg |
2% |
Sodium 141mg |
6% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g |
8% |
Dietary Fiber 0g |
1% |
Total Sugars 13g |
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Protein 1g |
3% |
Calcium 17mg |
1% |
Iron 1mg |
4% |
Potassium 100mg |
2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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