Photo: Molly Mears
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
840
Calories
21g
Protein
22g
Fat
140g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Cloves | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 C shortening
- 5-6 C flour
- 1 C molasses
- 1 C buttermilk
- 1 C sugar
- 4 t. baking soda
- 1 t. salt
- 2 t. ginger
- 1 t. cinnamon
- 1/2 t. ground cloves
- 1/2 t. ground nutmeg
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Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whip shortening and sugar in a bowl. Add molasses and beat until fluffy. Mix 2 C. flour with all remaining dry ingredients. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to molasses batter, keeping fluffiness. Add flour until mixture is soft but not sticky. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut using a floured edge. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 9-11 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.
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