Frosted Molasses Bars

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup water
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• Frosting
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 to 3 teaspoons water

Preparation:

Grease and flour a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Heat oven to 350°. Sift flour with baking powder, salt, soda, and spices. Set aside. In a medium mixing bowl with electric mixer, cream shortening with sugar until light; beat in egg, 1/2 cup of the molasses and 1/3 cup water. With mixer on low speed, beat in the sifted flour mixture just until combined. Spread in prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Place pan on wire rack to cool. Frost while still warm. To make frosting, combine butter, confectioners' sugar, and 1 tablespoon molasses. Beat in 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Spread over warm bars. Cut into squares. 30 More Molasses Cookies and Bars
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