1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup molasses* 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon *(to cut down on the molasses taste, we mixed 1/4 cup molasses with a 1/4 […]
1/2 stick butter 6 tablespoons shortening 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 8 ounces chocolate syrup 2 1/2 cup sifted flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon anise extract 1/2 cup chopped nuts Blend butter and shortening until smooth. Add sugar, beat […]
In our family, tradition rules. And I don’t mean that in a valley-girl-takes-liberty-with-the-English-language sort of way. Doesn’t it seem we’re destined to perform in the same way each holiday? Crank out the Christmas cards by the 15th. Brave the traffic and the crowds. Trim the tree. Bake batch after batch of the same confections we […]
Introduction to the “12 Days” Blog Series In addition to trees, lights, gifts, family and friends, the holidays revolve around food. A unique breed of “holiday foodies” emerge this time of year and take a special interest in what food traditions will be kept, lost and/or created. In honor of the holidays, the SacFoodies invited […]
