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Spice Cake Bars

Whenever I went to Grandmother's, she served these flavorful bars, topped with creamy frosting. Today, I do the same for our grandchildren, who like the little treats just as much.

24 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup hot water
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat
in egg. Beat in molasses and water until blended. Combine the flour,
ginger, allspice, baking soda and cloves; gradually add to the
creamed mixture.
Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at
375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening, butter and lemon juice

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Spice Cake Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

until smooth. Beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Frost bars.
Yield: about 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 345 calories, 16 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.