LASSY MOGS

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In an earlier era in Atlantic Canada, the "lassy mog" was a classic home-baked treat. Its charming name is derived from the local dialect for the region's widely used sweetener, molasses ("lassy") and a small, low-rising cake ("mog").

Provided by havent the slightest

Categories     Dessert

Time 29m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 cup dates, chopped
1/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Starting with slightly cold butter, cream together butter with sugar.
  • Mix in the molasses and then the egg.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients and mix into the butter mixture in two parts, mixing until flour just incorporated.
  • Stir in dates, raisins and pecans just until incorporated.
  • Place the dough into the fridge and preheat oven to 350°F
  • While waiting for oven to pre-heat, line two cookie sheets.
  • Once the oven has pre-heated, scoop out dough with an ice cream scoop and press down slightly with a flat bottomed glass, slightly moistened.
  • Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes one sheet at a time. Cookies will be slightly underdone. Cool completely on baking sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 92.5, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 10, Protein 2.1

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