GLAZED GINGER BARS

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I can't think of the holidays without these luscious bars. The scent and flavor of ginger are just right for the season, and the light glaze adds the perfect amount of sweetness. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 32 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
ORANGE GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons orange juice
4 teaspoons butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; spread over warm bars. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.