From: fields@zip.eecs.umich.edu (Matthew H. Fields)
Subject: Re: Beltaine Oatcake Recipe?
Date: 29 Apr 1994 23:34:01 GMT

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Hallomass (New Year) Cakes
makes about 3 doz
dough must be chilled several hours to overnight

1/2 c veg. oil
4 sq unsweetened chocolate (4 oz), melted
2 c granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 c pastry flour (not hard ww)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c confectioner's sugar

Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar.  Blend in one egg at a time
until well mixed. Add vanilla.  Measure flour by dipping method or by
sifting.  Stir flour, baking powder, and salt into oil mixture.  Chill
several hours to overnight.

Heat oven to 350 deg F [175 deg C].  Roll about a Tb of dough into a
ball (yes, it's messy).  Drop balls into confectioners' sugar, & roll
around until coated.  Place about 2 in apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake 10-12 min. They will be a little soft but should not be mushy.
Edges should be firm. Don't overbake---these burn easily.


Obviously, these are not the low-fat weight-watcher recipes.  These
are the Grandma recipes, and Grandma cooks with real butter.

Bon appetit.