Frosted Molasses Bars
By
Nancy Dunn
@nana1204
1
I don't remember where I found this recipe, but I happen to love Molasses, and this is fantastic!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c
- sifted flour
- 1 1/2 tsp
- baking powder
- 3/4 tsp
- salt
- 1/4 tsp
- baking soda
- 1 tsp
- cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp
- cloves
- 1/2 c
- shortening
- 1/2 c
- sugar
- 1
- egg
- 1/2 c
- molasses
- 1/3 c
- water
How to Make Frosted Molasses Bars
- 1Sift flour with baking powder, salt, soda, cinnamon and cloves; set aside.
Beat shortening and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy; beat in egg, 1/2 cup molasses and 1/3 cup water.
At low speed, beat in flour mixture just until combined. Turn into prepared pan. (Lightly greased 9 x 13 pan).
Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
Frost while still warm by mixing 2 Tbls. melted butter, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, and 1 Tbls. molasses together and spreading over warm molasses bars. (Add a tiny bit of water if necessary)
Cool; cut into 2 inch bars.
(These bake like brownies! EASY AND DELICIOUS!) - 2BAKE AT 350*.
About Frosted Molasses Bars
Course/Dish: Cookies, Other Desserts
Main Ingredient: Flour
Regional Style: American
Hashtags: #Christmas, #Anytime
