Chewy Molasses Squares

Submitted by skullnspice

"This dessert is for people who love the deep, rich flavor of molasses. I got this recipe out of "Everyday Food." These are really tasty!!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 40

ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsulphured molasses
• 4 large egg whites
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Ina small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, & salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter & granulated sugar on med-high until pale & fluffy. 4 minutes. With mixer on medium, add molasses & egg whites & beat until combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture & beat until combined.
2. Transfer batter to dish & smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. 40-45 minutes. Let cool completely in dish on a wire rack. Invert cake onto a cutting board & cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. (Store uncoated squares in an air-tight container at room temperature, up to 3 days). To serve, toss in confectioner's sugar to coat.