Chewy Molasses Squares

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• cooking spray
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsulphured molasses
• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees. lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. ina small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, & salt. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter & granulated sugar on med-high until pale & fluffy. 4 minutes. with mixer on medium, add molasses & egg whites & beat until combined. with mixer on low, add flour mixture & beat until combined.
• 2 transfer batter to dish & smooth top. bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. 40-45 minutes. let cool completely in dish on a wire rack. invert cake onto a cutting board & cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. (store uncoated squares in an air-tight container at room temperature, up to 3 days). to serve, toss in confectioner's sugar to coat.