Molasses-Ginger Bars

Name: Molasses-Ginger Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar packed; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ginger ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 13 cup water; 1/2 cup raisins, seedless; 1 x powdered sugar

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup molasses
1 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ginger ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
13 cup water
1/2 cup raisins, seedless
1 x powdered sugar

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter or margarine and brown sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
2

Add molasses and egg; beat well.
3

Thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda.
4

Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water; mix well.
5

Stir in raisins.
6

Pour mixture into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan.
7

Bake at 350F (180C) F for 20 to 25 minutes.
8

Cool thoroughly; sift powdered sugar on the top and cut into bars.