Holiday Spice Squares (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup melted butter, unsalted.
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1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, light variety.
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2 large eggs, brought to room temp.
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2 tablespoons dark molasses.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose type.
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1 tablespoon ginger powder, ground.
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
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1 teaspoon powder for baking.
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1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher variety.
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Powdered sugar for sprinkling on top.
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Get a 9x9 pan ready with parchment paper lining.
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Stir together the melted butter with brown sugar, then add eggs, molasses and vanilla until smooth.
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In another bowl, blend flour, your spices, baking powder and salt.
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Slowly add dry mix into wet ingredients, stirring until everything's well combined.
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Pour batter into pan and cook for 30-35 mins until the edges firm up and middle stops wobbling.
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Let it cool all the way down before adding a light dusting of powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
# Notes:
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Works in a 9x13 pan too, just change your baking time.
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Watch carefully so you don't cook them too long.
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They'll fall apart if you cut them while still warm.