Chewy Molasses Bars

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Ingredients

  • Crisco(R) Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 1/2 cup Crisco(R) All-Vegetable Shortening*
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST(R) All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 9 x 9-inch pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  2. Heat shortening and molasses to boiling in large saucepan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar. Add egg. Beat until fluffy. Combine flour, salt and baking soda in small bowl. Stir into molasses mixture. Blend in nuts. Spread in prepared baking pan.
  3. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 16 bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

622 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 18.2g 23% DV
Carbs 111.4g 40% DV
Fiber 2.4g 8% DV
Sugar 68.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16617.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 673.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 163.5mg 13% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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