Molasses Oatmeal Bars

Tasty little squares that are relatively healthy and low in fat. Easy to make. From "Divine Indulgences" by Rose Reisman. Edited to add: This is one of my adopted recipes.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 16 small squares

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄3 cup molasses
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  egg (large)
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup quick-cooking oats (or old fashioned)
• 1  teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 8 inch square baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
3. With a whisk or electric mixer, beat together brown sugar, spices, molasses, oil and egg.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats and baking powder.
5. Add to molasses mixture; stir until blended.
6. Spread in baking pan.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out dry.
8. Cool on wire rack.
9. Cut into squares.