---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02
  
       Title: MOLASSES-GINGER BARS
  Categories: Bar cookies, Cookies, Travel, Desserts
       Yield: 12 servings
  
     1/2 c  Butter Or Margarine;Softened
     1/2 c  Brown Sugar; Packed
     1/2 c  Molasses
       1 ea Egg; Large
   1 1/2 c  Flour; Unbleached
   1 1/2 t  Baking Powder
       1 t  Ginger; Ground
     1/2 t  Salt
     1/4 t  Baking Soda
     1/3 c  ;Water
     1/2 c  Raisins
 
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       1 x  Powdered Sugar
  
   In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter or margarine and
   brown sugar till mixture is light and fluffy.  Add molasses and egg; beat
   well.  Thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking
   soda.  Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water; mix
   well.  Stir in raisins.  Pour mixture into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking
   pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.  Cool thoroughly; sift
   powdered sugar on the top and cut into bars.
   
   Makes 36 bars.
  
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