Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
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
- three pounds sugar
- 1 pound good butter
- 1 pound of glucose
- one quart molasses
- 1 cup brown sugar
- butter the size of an egg
Directions
Three pounds sugar, \y2 quarts of molasses, 1 pound good butter, 1 pound of glucose. Cook slowly to 260 degrees, or until it hardens when dropped in cold water. When cool pull to a light brown. Mrs. R. E. Slater, Springfield, III.
MOLASSES CANDY. One quart molasses, 1 cup brown sugar, piece of butter the size of an egg. Boil over slow fire, stirring to prevent burn- ing. When it hardens in cold water and breaks short between the teeth it is boiled enough. Now put in y teaspoon of baking soda and flavoring ; stir well and pour into flat well but- tered tins. When partly cool pull until light, draw out in narrow strips and clip with scissors.