ginger bars

19 Pinches
Fond du Lac, WI
Updated on Oct 31, 2013

These taste like the cut outs my Mom makes for Christmas.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temp
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • ICING
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk

How To Make ginger bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 X 13 inch pan. Combine flour, spices, and salt. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Stir in the molasses.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs. Beat in the molasses mixture. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Spread the dough into the pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 3
    For the icing: Combine powdered sugar and milk until smooth and desired consistency. Frost bars while still warm. Cool before cutting.

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Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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