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Ginger Bars

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cup flour
 1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
confectioners sugar optional

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar
Add eggs; beat well.
Beat in water and molasses.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.
Add to molasses mixture and mix well.
Spread into a greased 15” x 10” x 1”  baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until bars test done.
Cool.
Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.

* 16-20 servings

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