Glorified Gingerbread

A holiday classic is transformed into a convenient and easy treat in this gingerbread bar cookie recipe.

• Calories: 484 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix sugar, shortening, flour, spices, and salt as for pie crust. Divide dough in half and set aside.

Step 3

Add remaining ingredients to half of the dough. Place in a greased 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle the other half of the dough over mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool in pan and then cut into bars.