I was 20 years in Maine and this is the closest recipe that I have found that is similar to what my grandfather used to make. I tried "as is" first and then modified to what I could remember. I used salt pork instead of bacon. Much better but you have to salt to taste instead. I omitted ketchup and worcestershire sauce as I didn't want a BarBeQue bean. I rated this 4 instead of 5 due to the modicfications. I upped the brown sugar to 1/3 cup and added one Tablespoon more of molasses. You could easily add the molasses to taste. I will definitely make again with the modifications. This goes great with the Brown bread recipe also on this website.

Reviewed On: Nov. 8, 2009

AWESOME recipe and easy to make. I did as another baker suggested and made them the night before and put them in the fridge. By morning they do rise enough to fill out the pan. I also pass out pans around the holidays for a Christmas morning treat. They have been a big hit!

Reviewed On: Nov. 8, 2009

Just another glowing review. I usually bake these for about 11 minutes and they've turned out fine. My cookie dough balls look a little bigger then what's seen in the picture. Thanks for the recipe.

Reviewed On: Oct. 24, 2009