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Paradise and Pennant Candied Fruit

Crystallized Ginger Gingerbread Bars

These thin, golden-brown bars look deceivingly plain, but pack the perfect punch of ginger. Molasses, cinnamon and crystallized ginger combine into a sharp yet sweet flavor that is sure to please. Cut into squares or use your favorite cookie cutters to shape them to fit your seasonal or entertainment requirements. The best part of using cookie cutters is that you get to eat the off-cuts! Great for stocking the cookie jar, entertaining, or enjoying with a cup of tea.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4oz. Crystallized Ginger, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 350º.

Combined sugar, butter, egg and molasses in large mixing bowl, beat at medium speed until creamy, add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and crystallized ginger beat at low speed until well mixed.

Press dough into ungreased jelly roll pan 15x10x1″.

Bake 16-24 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Sprinkle with sugar and cut into bars, or cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter. Makes about 48 bars.