Molasses-Ginger Bars

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 13 cup water
• 1/2 cup raisins, seedless
• 1 x powdered sugar

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter or margarine and brown sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
2. Add molasses and egg; beat well.
3. Thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda.
4. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water; mix well.
5. Stir in raisins.
6. Pour mixture into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan.
7. Bake at 350F (180C) F for 20 to 25 minutes.
8. Cool thoroughly; sift powdered sugar on the top and cut into bars.

butter, brown sugar, molasses, eggs, flour, baking powder, ginger ground, salt, baking soda, water, raisins, powdered sugar

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/molasses-ginger-bars-35150 (may not work)