Shoofly Cupcakes

Nutritional Facts: Serving size: 1 each Calories: 248 Fat: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 219 Carbohydrate: 43 g

Fiber: 1 g Protein: 2 g Time: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup molasses

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Add baking soda to remaining crumb mixture. Stir in water and molasses.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 dozen.