How to Make Frosted Molasses Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a sweet treat with a hint of spice, then these Frosted Molasses Bars are just the thing for you. This old-fashioned recipe is always a hit, and for good reason. The soft, chewy texture of the bars, combined with the warm flavors of molasses and spices, make for a deliciously comforting dessert that's perfect for any time of year.

Molasses has a rich, slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. It also adds a ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ⅓ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • 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.
  • 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

    172 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 140mg