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Molasses Raisin Logs


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious molasses raisin logs that are perfect for snacks or desserts.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113g, room temperature (1 stick))
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses (113g)
  • 2 large eggs (100g, room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (4g)
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (4g)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup raisins (150g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Use a hand mixer to cream the butter, sugar, and molasses together.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients as you beat the mixture on low.
  6. Mix in the raisins.
  7. Divide the dough into 2 sections (about 494 grams each), and form each section into a log about 12 inches long.
  8. Place the logs lengthwise on a large baking sheet. Then, flatten the logs to about ¾-inch thickness.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the logs are puffed up and have slight cracks in the middle.
  10. Let cool before slicing into rectangles on the diagonal.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider using dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • Make sure the logs are evenly flattened for consistent baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 log slice
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg