Spice Bars Recipe

These spice bars are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and chewy. Made with a blend of warm spices and a touch of molasses, they are a delight to your taste buds. These bars are easy to make and are great as a snack or dessert. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea, or pack them in your lunchbox for a tasty treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda to the bowl. Stir everything together until it forms a thick batter.
4. Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts, if using.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the spice bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
8. Enjoy these delicious spice bars as a snack or dessert!

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