GINGER BARS (GINGERBREAD CAKE)

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These ginger bars are a family favorite. They taste great sprinkled with confectioner's sugar or with a dollop of lemon pudding.

Provided by sml212

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 42m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs; beat well.
  • Beat in water and molasses.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and spices; add molasses mixture.
  • Spread into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes, or until bars are done.
  • Cool.
  • Dust with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 110.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 1.9

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