Ginger Cookie Squares Recipe

Name: Ginger Cookie Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup molasses; ⅓ cup butter; 2 cups flour; ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (sifted); 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (optional); ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 egg, lightly beaten; powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

⅓ cup molasses
⅓ cup butter
2 cups flour
⅓ cup packed brown sugar (sifted)
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg, lightly beaten
powdered sugar (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 375*.", "Melt molasses and butter in saucepan, over low heat.", "Pour into large bowl and cool to room temperature.", "Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl.", "Set aside.", "Stir egg into cooled molasses mixture.", "Stir dry ingredients into molasses mixture.", "The batter will be stiff.", "Divide dough in half.", "On waxed paper shape each dough half into a 1 1/2"" square log, about 5 1/2"" long.", "Wrap and freeze 30 minutes or until firm enough to slice.", "Slice logs into 1/8 inch slices.", "Bake 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Prick each several times with a fork.", "Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm and lightly browned.", "Transfer to wire racks.", "Cool completely.", "Sprinkle with powdered sugar."]

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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: ⅓ cup molasses, ⅓ cup butter, 2 cups flour, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (sifted), and more.

Yes, Ginger Cookie Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ginger Cookie Squares

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