Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 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
- 2 pints of sugar
- 1 pint of butter
- 7 tablespoonfuls of cold water
- 2 teaspoonfuls baking powder sifted
- one-half pound of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of new orleans molasses
- 4 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoonful of baking powder dissolved in warm water
- 1 teaspoonful ginger
- a pinch of salt
- 3 eggs
- 4 eggs beaten separately
- salt
Directions
Sugar Cookies — Cream 2 pints of sugar with 1 pint of butter, add 3 eggs, 7 tablespoonfuls of cold water, ^ tea- spoonful soda dissolved in water, 2 teaspoonfuls baking powder sifted with the flour, a pinch of salt. Flour to roll. Flavor to taste. Set in a cool place over night and bake in the morning. MRS. J. F. ANCONA.
Ginger Cakes — One-half pound of butter, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of New Orleans molasses, 4 cups of flour, 4 eggs beaten separately, 1 teaspoonful of baking powder dissolved in warm water, 1 teaspoonful ginger, cinnamon and allspice.