Frosted Molasses Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c rye flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 c shortening
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c molasses
• 1/3 c water

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350F

2. Beat shortening and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy; beat in egg, molasses and water.

3. At low speed, beat in flour mixture just until combined. Turn into lightly greased 9 x 13 pan.

4. Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

5. Frost while still warm by mixing 3T melted butter, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, and 1 tsp. vanilla together and spreading over warm molasses bars. (Add a tiny bit of water or milk if necessary)

6. Cool; cut into 2 inch bars.

Notes