Molasses Snow Cones

September 22nd 1805

Ingredients Equipment

• 1⁄2 cup dark

molasses

• 1/3 cup firmly

packed sugar

• 41⁄2 cups fresh

snow or

crushed ice (see

note)

• 6 (6- to 7-

ounce) paper

cups

• liquid measuring

cup

• dry-ingredient

measuring cups

• small saucepan

• wooden spoon

• measuring

spoons

• medium

saucepan

• cooktop 2. Repeat 3 times; use a total of 36 ice

cubes. Makes about 41⁄2 cups

crushed ice.

Methods:

1. In saucepan, combine 1⁄2 cup

molasses and 1/3 cup brown sugar.

2. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring

frequently, about 2 minutes or until

mixture is smooth and thickened.

Cool slightly.

3. Spoon about 3⁄4 cup snow or crushed

ice into each paper cup. Drizzle 2

tablespoons molasses syrup over

each snow cone.

* To make crushed ice:

1. Place 8 ice cubes in blender. Mix at

low speed. Put crushed ice in bowl.

2. Repeat 3 times; use a total of 36 ice

cubes. Makes about 41⁄2 cups

crushed ice.