FROSTED MOLASSES BARS

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I don't remember where I found this recipe, but I happen to love Molasses, and this is fantastic!

Provided by Nancy Dunn

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 c molasses
1/3 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour with baking powder, salt, soda, cinnamon and cloves; set aside. Beat shortening and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy; beat in egg, 1/2 cup molasses and 1/3 cup water. At low speed, beat in flour mixture just until combined. Turn into prepared pan. (Lightly greased 9 x 13 pan). Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Frost while still warm by mixing 2 Tbls. melted butter, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, and 1 Tbls. molasses together and spreading over warm molasses bars. (Add a tiny bit of water if necessary) Cool; cut into 2 inch bars. (These bake like brownies! EASY AND DELICIOUS!)
  • 2. BAKE AT 350*.

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