Re: Rsn Cookie Exchange!
GINGERSNAP BARS
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 15- x 10-inch jelly roll pan. In large saucepan, melt shortening; cool 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except 2 tablespoons sugar; mix well. Press in bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not over-bake. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into bars. Cool completely. Yield: about 48 bars
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