SPICE BARS

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"These bars smell so good while they are baking-the spicy aroma brings everyone to the kitchen in a hurry!" relates Brooke Pike of Pierre, South Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 tablespoons buttermilk
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the buttermilk, brown sugar, molasses, butter, egg and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, Chinese five-spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to buttermilk mixture and beat until blended. Stir in raisins., Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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