Grandma Wolcotts Chocolate Jumbles (1912) Recipe

Name: Grandma Wolcotts Chocolate Jumbles (1912)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint molasses; 1 cup light brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup lard, melted (more lard than butter); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/16 teaspoon clove, ground; 1 teaspoon baking soda (in molasses); 6 bittersweet chocolate squares, melted (3 oz); 5 1/2 cups flour

Servings: persons

1 pint molasses
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup lard, melted (more lard than butter)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/16 teaspoon clove, ground
1 teaspoon baking soda (in molasses)
6 bittersweet chocolate squares, melted (3 oz)
5 1/2 cups flour

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["Mix soda into molasses then add brown sugar, eggs cinnamon, and cloves.", "Melt lard, butter and chocolate, then add to mixture.", "Sift in flour gradually, until stiff.", "Refrigerate to make dough hard and easy to roll.", "Roll out dough on floured surface until about 1/4 inch think.", "Cut using a ""jumble cutter"" (great grandma use to have these custom made) or cut ino 4 inch circles with a 1 inch hole in the middle. You can also use cookie cutters.", "Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 7-9 minutes in 350 degree oven. The cookie edges will start to turn brown.", "Make a frosting with water and powdered sugar and frost cookies.", "Tip: If cookies dry out, place the heal of a piece of bread in the storage container."]

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kcal

Calories

Fat

271

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pint molasses, 1 cup light brown sugar, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Grandma Wolcotts Chocolate Jumbles (1912) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grandma Wolcotts Chocolate Jumbles (1912)

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