GLAZED GINGER BARS

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I can't think of the holidays without these luscious bars. The scent and flavor of ginger are just right for the season, and the light glaze adds the perfect amount of sweetness. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 32 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
ORANGE GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons orange juice
4 teaspoons butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; spread over warm bars. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Fatima Muthanna
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed these bars. They're not too spicy, and the glaze is really good. I would definitely make these again.


Nitesh Sahani
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These bars are delicious! I love the combination of ginger and lemon. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Bola Naser
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I made these bars for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Alamin Alim
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion! They're soft, chewy, and full of ginger flavor. I love the way the glaze adds a little bit of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Natia javaxishvili
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These bars are delicious and they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Eshetu Getachew Abera
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These bars are amazing! I love the way the ginger and lemon flavors come together. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Bahatarbudha Bahatarbudha
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making these again.


Ammaya Gray
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These bars are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love the way the ginger and lemon flavors complement each other. I will definitely be making these again.


Emotional Damage
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed these bars. They're not too spicy, and the glaze is really good. I would definitely make these again.


Aamir Qasim
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These bars are delicious! I love the combination of ginger and lemon. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Clow 4
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I made these bars for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


BrightDario 3
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion! They're soft, chewy, and full of ginger flavor. I love the way the glaze adds a little bit of sweetness and crunch.


Shon Richardson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These bars are delicious and they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Kingsley Olaraonye
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These bars are amazing! I love the way the ginger and lemon flavors come together. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


TiTanic Gamer's
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making these again.


MBEYA FOREX FORUM
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These bars are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love the way the ginger and lemon flavors complement each other. I will definitely be making these again.


Esther Barnes
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed these bars. They're not too spicy, and the glaze is really good. I would definitely make these again.


Satu Jahan
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These bars are delicious! I love the combination of ginger and lemon. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Stacy Coetzee
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I made these bars for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.


Calantoc Jerusa
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These glazed ginger bars are the perfect treat for any occasion! They're soft, chewy, and full of ginger flavor. I love the way the glaze adds a little bit of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again!