SALLY ANN COOKIES

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup miniature marshmallows
2 egg whites

Steps:

In a bowl, combine sugar, molasses and coffee. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours. , Roll dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 3-in. to 4-in. cookie cutters. Place on baking sheets that have been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, for frosting, combine sugar, water and vinegar in a heavy saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat until a candy thermometer reads 234°-240° (soft-ball stage), about 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows until smooth. , In a bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in sugar mixture; beat on high for 7-8 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Frost the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 1g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g protein.