Molasses bars recipe

Molasses Bars recipe

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup light molasses

1-1/2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups raisins

3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, then molasses; mix to blend well. Sift together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Spread in greased 13 x 9 x 3-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until center is still soft but springs back to the touch. Cut into 24 bars.