Jailhouse Molasses Bars

Jailhouse Molasses Bars

Ingredients:
1/3 cup margarine or shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. hot water
2 1/2 cups cake and pastry flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F. Cream margarine and sugar. Add egg and molasses.
Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to mixture. Add dry ingredients. Batter
should be quite stiff. Smooth into baking pan. Dust top with sugar and pat with fingers.
Bake 25 minutes or until done.
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