Christmas Jewels

This International dessert features Shortening, Sugar, Molasses, Egg, Flour. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 742.6

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This International dessert features Shortening, Sugar, Molasses, Egg, Flour. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1/3 cup Shortening
1/4 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Molasses
1 Egg
1 1/2 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Mace
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Allspice
2 1/2 cup Mixed candied fruit

Directions

1
Heat oven to 325.
2
Mix shortening, sugar, molasses & egg.
3
Stir dry ingredients; blend into shortening mixture.
4
Stir in fruit.
5
Drop by teaspoonfuls about 1" apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
6
Bake 12-15 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 742.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.9g36%
Saturated Fat 7.5g38%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 1242.6mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 128.7g43%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 53.0g
Protein 11.9g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allspice, baking, blending, candied, christmas, cinnamon, dessert, egg, flour, fruit, ginger, holiday, international, jewels, mace, mixed, molasses, nutmeg, salt, shortening

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/christmas-jewels/