Gingerbread Bars

Name: Gingerbread Bars
Ingredients: vegetable oil spray; 6 Tbsp. acceptable unsalted margarine (at room temperature); 1 c. dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 large egg whites; 1/4 c. molasses; 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 c. whole wheat flour; 1/4 c. dry skim milk powder; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 3/4 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. powdered ginger; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

15 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

vegetable oil spray
6 Tbsp. acceptable unsalted margarine (at room temperature)
1 c. dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large egg whites
1/4 c. molasses
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 c. dry skim milk powder
3/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. powdered ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Spray a 12 1/2 x 8-inch baking pan with vegetable spray.
3

In a large bowl, beat margarine at medium speed until creamy.
4

Add brown sugar and beat at high speed.
5

Beat in egg whites; add molasses in separate bowl.
6

Sift together flours, dry skim milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
7

Add sifted ingredients to margarine mixture and blend thoroughly.
8

Stir in nuts and mix well.
9

Place the dough in the center of the prepared pan.
10

Using a spatula, spread dough evenly in pan.
11

Place pan on center rack.
12

Bake for 25 minutes.