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Molasses Oatmeal Bars
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 8
Tasty little squares that are relatively healthy and low in fat. Easy to make. From Divine Indulgences by Rose Reisman. Edited to add: This is one of my adopted recipes.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/3 cup molasses
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg (large)
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats (or old fashioned)
1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 8 inch square baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
3. With a whisk or electric mixer, beat together brown sugar, spices, molasses, oil and egg.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats and baking powder.
5. Add to molasses mixture; stir until blended.
6. Spread in baking pan.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out dry.
8. Cool on wire rack.
9. Cut into squares.
By RecipeOfHealth.com