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
TOPPING:
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.