Tag: molasses

Molasses Bran Muffins

Posted on by M.

I grew up eating these and they are still the best version of molasses bran muffins I can find! The key to the rich flavor is the hint of molasses. They are also a great way to use up sour milk!

freshly baked molasses bran muffins in pan

Molasses Bran Muffins

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c. Sour Milk
  • 1 c. Bran Flakes
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 c. Brown Sugar
  • 2 t. Molasses
  • 2 1/2 T. Oil or Melted Butter
  • 1/2 t. Salt
  • 1 t. Baking Soda
  • 1/2 t. Baking Powder
  • 1 c. All Purpose Flour

Instructions

    1. Heat milk. This helps soften the bran flakes.
    2. Add bran flakes and let set for about 2 minutes.
    3. Whisk in egg, sugar, molasses and oil.
    4. Add salt, baking soda, baking powder and flour.
    5. Mix to combine.
    6. Fill paper lined or greased muffin cups 1/2 to 2/3 full.
    7. Bake at 350* for 20 minutes.
© A Kitchen of Herbs
Category: Breakfast

Pecan Tassies

Posted on by M.

I love making these Pecan Tassies in the fall.

Especially for parties and potlucks, they are the perfect combination of rich dessert and easy-to-serve finger food!

Pile of miniature pecan tassies

Pecan Tassies

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 c. butter, room temp
  • 12 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 4 c. flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 ½ c. packed brown sugar
  • 3 T. melted butter
  • ½ t. Vanilla
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 ½ c. chopped pecans

Instructions

    1. Cream together butter and cream cheese.
    2. Add flour, one cup at a time.
    3. Roll into small balls and press into mini muffin tins.
    4. Melt butter.
    5. Whisk in eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla and salt.
    6. Mix in pecans.
    7. Fill ⅔ full with spoon.
    8. Bake 15-18 mins until shell is light brown and filling has puffed.
    9. Cool and enjoy.
© A Kitchen of Herbs
Category: Dessert