Grandpa'S High Hat

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. butter
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 Tbsp. New Orleans molasses
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. currants
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • bread crumbs
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1/8 lb. butter
  • 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, butter, cream of tartar, molasses, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, raisins and currants.
  2. Add milk and enough bread crumbs to absorb milk while mixing.
  3. Slowly add flour until mix is consistency of gingerbread.
  4. Put in buttered 3-pound Crisco or coffee can with lid.
  5. Steam 3 hours in water at 3/4 level of can (add water as needed).
  6. Mix butter and confectioners sugar to make hard sauce.
  7. Brandy or whiskey is optional.
  8. Form into 1-inch balls which can be rolled in colored sugar.
  9. Serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

973 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV
Total Fat 38.4g 49% DV
Carbs 155.2g 56% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 60.3g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7221.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4879.5mg 100% DV
Cholesterol 77.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 68.6mg 76% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 400.5mg 31% DV
Iron 7.9mg 44% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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