Frosted Molasses Bars

This is a quick and easy recipe that you can make for an after dinner dessert, or just a sweet to have with your coffee -

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  nutmeats
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Cream shortening, sugar and egg. Add Molasses and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients. Add alternately with milk. Add nuts and raisins.
2. Bake in 9x9-inch pan at 350F for 35 minutes.
3. Frost with Molassses Butter Frosting.