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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Whenever I went to Grandmother's, she served these flavorful bars, topped with creamy frosting. Today, I do the same for our grandchildren, who like the little treats just as much. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup molasses |
1 cup hot water |
1 egg |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons ground ginger |
2 teaspoons ground allspice |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
frosting: |
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice |
4 cups confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses and water until blended. Combine the flour, ginger, allspice, baking soda and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
2. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening, butter and lemon juice until smooth. Beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Frost bars. Yield: about 2 dozen.
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