Molasses Gingerbread

Name: Molasses Gingerbread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, softened; 1 c. dark brown sugar; 1 c. molasses; 2 eggs, beaten lightly; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. hot water; 3 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 c. raisins (optional)

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. hot water
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Directions

1

Cream butter and sugar.
2

Blend in molasses until smooth.
3

Stir in eggs and beat well.
4

Dissolve the soda in cup of hot water and stir into molasses mixture.
5

Sift together flour, salt and spices. Stir gradually into molasses mixture until well blended.
6

Add raisins.
7

Bake in greased 8 x 8-inch pan in 350° oven 25 to 30 minutes.