dessert recipes

Molasses-ginger Bars


cookies, desserts

1/2 cup butter or margarine; softened
1/2 cup brown sugar; packed
1/2 cup molasses
1 each egg; large
1 1/2 cup flour; unbleached
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ginger; ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup ; water
1/2 cup raisins
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1 single powdered sugar

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.