Chocolate Jumbles
A great light snack that is perfect for a day at the beach or some quiet time on your porch.
Yield
1 servingsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
cocoa powder
|
|
| 1 | cup |
water
hot |
|
| 2 | cups |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
molasses
|
|
| 1 | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 2 | each |
egg yolks
|
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
baking soda
heaping |
|
| 1 | x |
all-purpose flour
to make soft dough |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cloves
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
allspice
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
cocoa powder
|
|
| 237 | ml |
water
hot |
|
| 473 | ml |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
molasses
|
|
| 237 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 2 | each |
egg yolks
|
*
|
| 5 | ml |
baking soda
heaping |
|
| 1 | x |
all-purpose flour
to make soft dough |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 5 | ml |
cloves
|
|
| 5 | ml |
allspice
|
|
Directions
Add hot water to cocoa and soda. Let stand while preparing other ingredients. Cream shortening, adding sugar gradually. Add beaten egg yolks, molasses and cocoa mixture. Sift spices with flour and add. Roll soft as possible. Cut with cooky cutter. Bake in hot oven. Egg whites may be used to make icing for cookies.
Note: Hot oven is 350 - 400℉ (200℃).
