Spice Bars

Name: Spice Bars
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

14 ingredients

2 steps

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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.