Molasses-Ginger Bars

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Title: Molasses-Ginger Bars
Categories: Bar cookies Cookies Travel Desserts
Servings: 12

1/2 c Butter Or Margarine;Softened
1/2 c Brown Sugar; Packed
1/2 c Molasses
1 ea Egg; Large
1 1/2 c Flour; Unbleached
1 1/2 t Baking Powder
1 t Ginger; Ground
1/2 t Salt
1/4 t Baking Soda
1/3 c ;Water
1/2 c Raisins
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1 x Powdered Sugar

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter or margarine and
brown sugar till mixture is light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat
well. Thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking
soda. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water; mix
well. Stir in raisins. Pour mixture into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking
pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool thoroughly; sift
powdered sugar on the top and cut into bars.

Makes 36 bars.

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