CHEWY MOLASSES SQUARES

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This dessert is for people who love the deep, rich flavor of molasses. I got this recipe out of "Everyday Food." These are really tasty!!

Provided by skullnspice

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsulphured molasses
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Ina small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, & salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter & granulated sugar on med-high until pale & fluffy. 4 minutes. With mixer on medium, add molasses & egg whites & beat until combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture & beat until combined.
  • Transfer batter to dish & smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. 40-45 minutes. Let cool completely in dish on a wire rack. Invert cake onto a cutting board & cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. (Store uncoated squares in an air-tight container at room temperature, up to 3 days). To serve, toss in confectioner's sugar to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 31.4, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 9.9, Protein 0.9

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