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Ginger Molasses Bars

Ginger Molasses Bars

Chewy ginger molasses bars with warm spices and a crackly sugar top
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16

INGREDIENTS

Dry

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 2 tsp fine salt
  • 1 4 tsp ground cloves.

Wet

  • 3 4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 4 cup granulated sugar plus extra for topping
  • 1 3 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Optional

  • 1 4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger.

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

  • heat oven to 350 F
  • line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment and lightly grease
  • set aside.

Mix

  • whisk flour ground ginger cinnamon baking soda salt and cloves until uniform
  • whisk melted butter brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth
  • whisk in molasses then egg and vanilla
  • fold dry ingredients into wet just until no dry streaks remain
  • fold in crystallized ginger if using.

Bake and Cool

  • spread batter evenly in pan and smooth the top
  • sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar
  • bake until edges are set and center springs back lightly 22 to 28 minutes
  • cool completely in pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.

Notes

1. For thicker bars use an 8x8 inch pan and bake 30 to 35 minutes; do not overbake for best chew; substitute dark molasses for deeper flavor but avoid blackstrap; add a pinch of black pepper or cardamom for extra warmth; store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g