Molasses-in-January Gorp
There's something about molasses that gives a rock-ribbed New England tang to winter gorp. I use "lite" molasses. Use blackstrap if you dare.
1 cup brown sugar
1 stick butter
1/4 cup lite molasses
Bring to a boil in a large saucepan and stir in
Pinch salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Caution: baking soda will cause mixture to foam up
Fold in:
10 cups miniature pretzels
3 cups dry roasted peanuts
Continue stirring carefully over low heat until everything is well coated. Spread on sheets of parchment or waxed paper to cool and dry. Measure by the cup or half cup and seal in snack bags. Makes 13 one-cup servings.
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