Photo: Molly Mears
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
295
Calories
6g
Protein
17g
Fat
31g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 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 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
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
- 2 cups molasses
- 1 cup butter
- 3 teaspoons soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 heaping teaspoon ginger
Directions
1
2 cups molasses; 1 cup butter and lard, mixed; 1 egg; 3 teaspoons soda, dissolved in J^ cup boiling water; piece of alum size of a pea, dissolved in a little hot water ; flour enough to mix and roll as soft as passible ; 1 heaping teaspoon ginger ; 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
2
—Mrs. L. M. Hatfield.
By Kaufman, Nettie M ·
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