MAGNOLIA MANOR DESSERT

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This dessert has been a family favorite for years. Even the name sounds good! I've forgotten where I found it. Try it with the orange sauce (recipe included here).

Provided by Lausanne

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 squares, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash ground cloves
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 lemon, juice of
1 orange, juice and zest of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and spices well.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Press 2/3 of this into an 8" square pan.
  • Combine boiling water and baking soda.
  • Add molasses and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour over mixture in pan.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the crumbs on top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Orange Sauce.
  • Combine sugar, flour, constarch, and salt in a small saucepan.
  • Add boiling water and butter.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and clear.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add lemon and orange ingredients.
  • Serve with Magnolia Manor Dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 250, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 36.9, Protein 2.4

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