Whole Wheat Spice Bars With Maple-Cream Icing Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Spice Bars With Maple-Cream Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; ⅓ cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup molasses; ½ cup water; 2 eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; ⅓ cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon maple flavoring; 3 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup molasses
½ cup water
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon maple flavoring
3 cups powdered sugar

1
BARS:.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
4
Add brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined.
5
Add molasses, the water, and eggs; beat until well mixed.
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Beat in all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
7
Spoon batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
8
Bake about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan on wire rack.
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While bars are cooling, prepare Maple-Cream Icing.
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Spoon icing over uncut bars; spread evenly.
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Let stand until set.
13
Cut into bars.
14
ICING:.
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In a medium bowl, stir together dairy sour cream, vanilla, and maple flavoring.
16
Gradually whisk in powdered sugar, whisking until smooth.

951

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Spice Bars With Maple-Cream Icing 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.

Whole Wheat Spice Bars With Maple-Cream Icing

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