Crystallized-Ginger Spice Bars Recipe

Name: Crystallized-Ginger Spice Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses; 1 large egg; 3 ounces crystallized ginger, chopped coarse (about 1/2 cup); 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg
3 ounces crystallized ginger, chopped coarse (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest

1
In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground spices.
2
In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add molasses, egg, flour mixture, crystallized ginger, and zest and beat until a dough forms.
4
On a sheet of wax paper pat dough into an 8-by-5 inch rectangle, about 1 inch thick.
5
Chill dough, wrapped in wax paper, 4 hours, or until firm.
6
(After the dough has been formed into a rectangle it can be kept in the refrigerator for one week or the freezer for one month.
7
Thaw the frozen dough in the refrigerator until sliceable, about four hours.
8
The baked cookies keep in airtight containers at room temperature for four days.)
9
Preheat oven to 350 F. and lightly butter 2 baking sheets.
10
Cut dough crosswise into slices about 1/6 inch thick and arrange about 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
11
Bake bars in batches in middle of oven until deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, and transfer to racks to cool.
12
The baked cookies keep in airtight containers at room temperature for four days.

984

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Crystallized-Ginger Spice Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crystallized-Ginger Spice Bars

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