This has been my favorite treat this fall and winter! If you love lots of spice and a chewy consistency you will loves these! Drizzled with a lemon icing that adds a little tang to the spice makes it even more delicious! They come together quickly and are amazing with a roasted dandelion tea!
Recipe
1 stick butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup chopped crystalized ginger (optional)
For the Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
juice of 1 lemon and zest
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and mix until fluffy. Add the molasses, soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt and mix. Add the flour and mix until incorporated. Fold in the crystalized ginger if using. Divide the dough in half and place on parchment paper that is placed on a cookie sheet. Pat the dough in a flat log shape, making two logs. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool. While the cookies are cooling make the glaze. Mix together the lemon juice and powdered sugar. Drizzle on top of the bars once they are cooled completely. You can also zest the lemon before juicing and sprinkle on top of the iced bars. Cut into bars and enjoy!