Photo: Molly Mears
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
360
Calories
8g
Protein
20g
Fat
40g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| 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
- one cup molasses
- two tablespoonfuls warm milk
- one tablespoonful ginger
- one-half cup of soft butter
- one tea- spoonful soda
- one-half inch thick
Directions
1
One cup molasses, two tablespoonfuls warm milk or water, one tablespoonful ginger, one-half cup of soft butter, one tea- spoonful soda, flour to mix soft as can be handled on the board. Mix in order given, dissolving soda in the milk. 8hape on a floured board into balls the size of a hickory nut. Lay on a sheet and flatten to one-half inch thick. — School Kitchen Text- Book.
By Clarke, Mary Lamson. [from old catalog] ·
Recipe sourced from
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