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frosted cream

Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
Louisville, KY

I usually call these ginger bars. My grandma, who adores ginger loves these bars.

yield 3 dozen bars
cook time 13 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For frosted cream

  • BAR:
  • 1/4 c
    shortening
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    molasses
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 c
    all-purposed flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1-2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    milk

How To Make frosted cream

  • 1
    In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 2
    Beat in molasses and egg.
  • 3
    Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition.
  • 4
    Pour into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 400* for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • 5
    In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled bars.

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