Frosted Molasses Bars

Adapted from https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cookies/frosted-molasses-bars.html

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

Rye flour

Adjusted soda up and powder down

Replaced molasses with vanilla in frosting