Frosted Molasses Bars

Frosted Molasses Bars

Moist bars made in a pan, delicious!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
1 – 9×13 inch pan
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup hot, brewed coffee
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold, brewed coffee

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Blend in the egg, molasses and hot coffee. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the molasses mixture until well blended. Mix in the raisins. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake for about 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. To make icing, combine butter, confectioners' sugar and cold coffee in a medium bowl; beat until smooth. Frost bars while warm, but allow them to cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

172
Calories
7g
Fat
28g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 172
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 8%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Cholesterol13mg 4%
Sodium55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate28g 10%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars20g
Protein1g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium33mg 3%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium140mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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