Chewy Double Ginger Squares

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11
Chewy Double Ginger Squares that melt in your mouth
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar , packed
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup butter , melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup crystallized ginger , chopped
1 cup icing sugar
1/4 cup butter , melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
290
Sugar
43g
Fat
6.5g
Ginger is a classic ingredient in desserts that adds a warm, spicy flavor that complements the sweetness of the dessert. These chewy double ginger squares are perfect for anyone who loves the taste and texture of ginger in their desserts. The squares are made with brown sugar, molasses, and crystallized ginger, which makes them chewy, moist, and soft. The glaze adds a nice sweet and tangy flavor to the squares. These squares are perfect for an afternoon snack that can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8 inch square cake pan.
2.In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, molasses, and melted butter. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix well.
3.Add flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt, and mix until just combined.
4.Fold in crystallized ginger.
5.Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6.Let the squares cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7.To make the glaze, whisk together icing sugar, melted butter, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled squares.

PROS

These Chewy Double Ginger Squares are perfect for ginger lovers.
They are easy to make and the recipe can be adjusted to make a larger serving.

They are chewy, soft, and very moist, which makes them perfect for a mid-day snack or a dessert after dinner.

The glaze adds a nice sweetness and tang to the squares.

CONS

These squares contain a lot of sugar, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are very sticky and could get stuck in your teeth.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to help with digestion and nausea.
Molasses is a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as iron and potassium.
However, due to the high sugar content, these squares should be enjoyed in moderation.

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