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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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These are a good Holiday treat to have handy to serve to family or guests... Ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour |
1/2 cup whole wheat flour |
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup shortening |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
1/2 cup light molasses |
1/2 cup boiling water |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
cream cheese frosting |
Directions:
1. Grease an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking pan.
2. Combine first 7 ingredients.
3. In a mixer bowl beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds.
4. Add brown sugar; beat till fluffy.
5. Add egg and molasses; beat 1 minute.
6. Add dry ingredients and water alternately to beaten mixture; beat after each addition.
7. Stir in nuts.
8. Pour into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
9. Cool.
10. Frost with Cream Cheese frosting.
11. Cut into bars.
12. Cream Cheese Frosting:
13. In a mixer bowl beat 1/2 of a 3 ounce package softened cream cheese.
14. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until fluffy.
15. Gradually add 1 cup sfited powdered sugar; beat till smooth.
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