GINGER BARS

Ginger Bars image

We always had dessert when we visited my grandparents' farm, and this was one of our favorites. During harvesttime, my brothers and sisters and I would take this or another dessert out to the field for the workers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Beat in water and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; add to molasses mixture and mix well. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.