joe froggers
(2 ratings)
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This is my great grandmothers recipe that has been handed down for generations. My grandmother use to own and run a restaurant in Sodus, NY. These were among the favorites of the customers.
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(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For joe froggers
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1 cmolasses, dark
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1 tspbaking soda
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2 tspcoarse salt
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1/4 cdark rum
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1 csugar
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1/2 cshortening
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1/2 tspeach, ground allspice, grated nutmeg
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1 tspground cloves
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2 tspground ginger
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3 1/2 call-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
How To Make joe froggers
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1In a large mixing bowl add 1 cup molasses, into which stir the 1 tsp. baking soda. Let it get foamy and light.
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2In a large bowl mix flour and salt and all the spices. Stir to combine well.
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3In mixing bowl with beater, blend shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add the molasses mixture and blend well. Start adding the flour alternately with the dark rum. Ending with flour. Scrape the sides of the bowl when necessary. The dough will be sticky. Chill overnight.
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4Preheat oven to 375º. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats. Remove dough from refrigerator and divide in two. Place one half on a floured surface. Roll out to 1/8 in. thick or thicker. Cut with a 4 inch round cookie or biscuit cutter. Transfer to a baking sheet.
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5Bake until tops of cookies begin to crack about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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