Molasses-ginger bars
12 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | cup | Butter Or Margarine;Softened |
| ½ | cup | Brown Sugar; Packed |
| ½ | cup | Molasses |
| 1 | each | Egg; Large |
| 1½ | cup | Flour; Unbleached |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Baking Powder |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ginger; Ground |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Baking Soda |
| ⅓ | cup | ;Water |
| ½ | cup | Raisins |
| 1 | x | Powdered Sugar |
Directions
TOPPING
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter or margarine and brown sugar till mixture is light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well. Thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water; mix well. Stir in raisins. Pour mixture into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool thoroughly; sift powdered sugar on the top and cut into bars.
Makes 36 bars.