The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 November 1971 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL— Wed., Nov. 24, 1971

Peppermint Ginger Bars

* Isl . "a ** Sugar and spice — and everything nice .— make a welcome holiday appearance in a tasty bar cookie. Peppermint Ginger Bars incorporate two seasonal favorites — gingerbread and gaily striped candy canes. Rich in fragrant spices and sweet molasses, each chewy cookie is laced with crushed peppermint candy. To emphasize the flavor, mint is blended into and sprinkled on top of the smooth cream cheese icing. Send Peppermint Ginger Bars off to school with the children, to work with the grown ups or to wish the best of the season to friends and neighbors. They're moist, long lasting and nutri tious because they're made with enriched flour. “Enriched” on the label promises essential B vitamins, thiamihe, niacin and riboflavin, plus the mineral, iron — nutrients needed daily for good health. PEPPERMINT GINGER BARS 24 bar cookies

1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup light molasses 11/2 cups enriched flour* 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and molasses. Combine flour, salt, soda and spices; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in 4 cup candy. Spread batter evenly in greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350° oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Cool. Frost with Peppermint Icing. Sprinkle remaining candy on top. Cut into bars. Peppermint Icing: .. - 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon peppermint 1 package (3 ox.) cream extract cheese, softened Red food coloring 2 tablespoons water Cream together 2 cups confectioners' sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add water, peppermint extract and a few drops food coloring. Blend in remaining sugar. •Spoon flour into dry measuring cup; level. Do not scoop. NOTE: If self rising flour is used, omit salt.

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1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy Peppermint Icing i. 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy *

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