Usually I feel that if a dessert doesn’t have chocolate, it isn’t worth it. But this recipe, from my grandmother’s recipe box, has been a staple in our family’s homes for generations.
Serves 12.
¾ c. margarine
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp ginger
½ tsp allspice
4 c. flour
1 tsp baking soda, dissolved in ½ c. water
1 tsp baking powder
Glaze:
Icing Sugar
Boiling Water
Combine margarine, brown sugar and eggs. Add remaining ingredients. Shape into three logs. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
Pour glaze over the logs while still hot.
I made this recipe and the bars are quite good. However, the instructions for the glaze are very vague. How much water, how much icing sugar. Also, is the glaze hot or are the bars supposed to be hot? Or are both supposed to be hot? My effort at making and pouring on the glaze didn’t turn out as I expected.
I use a cup of icing sugar and then I add water (either hot or cold) slowly until the icing sugar has a thickish consistency. I drizzle it over the spice bars while they are still warm.