Aunt Sally’s Spiced Molasses Cookies
Aunt Sally’s Spiced Molasses Cookies feature warm cinnamon and ginger in a tender, old-fashioned crumb, balanced by deep molasses sweetness. Each cookie is crowned with a billowy marshmallow frosting that sets to a glossy finish for a nostalgic bakery touch. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, bake sales, or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves72
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Aunt Sally’s Spiced Molasses Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Make cookies: In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until smooth.
- 2
Beat in the molasses and egg yolks until well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cream of tartar, and salt.
- 4
Add this mixture to the molasses mixture in batches, alternating with the sour milk, beating briefly after each addition.
- 5
Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
- 8
Cut into rectangular shapes (using a Spam can if you like), then place the cookies 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 10
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
- 11
Make frosting: In a large bowl, combine the marshmallows, sugar, water, and vinegar.
- 12
Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt.
- 13
Carefully remove the bowl from the heat, add the egg whites, and beat with an electric mixer until shiny and fluffy, about 7 minutes.
- 14
Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until well blended.
- 15
Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies.
- Calories 109.81 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 1.55 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 24.11 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.14 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.22 g High --
- Cholesterol 6.8 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 13.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 15.81 g --
- Added Sugars 1.15 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 15.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 81.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Aunt Sally's Spiced Molasses Cookies is made with 17 ingredients and serves 72. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Buttermilk, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, and Cream of Tartar. Each serving provides about 109.81 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Aunt Sally’s Spiced Molasses Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Buttermilk, All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cream of Tartar, Eggs. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Aunt Sally’s Spiced Molasses Cookies?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 109.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Aunt Sally’s Spiced Molasses Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Aunt Sally’s Spiced Molasses Cookies healthy?
- Aunt Sally’s Spiced Molasses Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 109.81 calories and 1.55 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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