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Ingredients
| unsalted butter: 1/2 cup |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1/3 cup |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| ginger (grated): 1/2 tsp |
| baking soda: 1/4 tsp |
| molasses: 1/2 cup |
| water: 1/2 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| whole wheat flour: 1 cup |
Whole wheat spice bars with maple-cream icing
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Prep Time
32 min -
Cook Time
0 min -
Servings
20 serving(s)
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined.
2. Add molasses, the water, and eggs; beat until well mixed. Beat in all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
3. Spoon batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
4. While bars are cooling, prepare Maple-Cream Icing. Spoon icing over uncut bars; spread evenly. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Makes 32 bars.
Maple-Cream Icing: In a medium bowl, stir together 1/3 cup dairy sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring. Gradually whisk in 3 cups powdered sugar, whisking until smooth.