Chewy Molasses Squares

By ngaldi

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsulfured molasses
• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Details

Servings 40

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy. 4 minutes. With mixer on medium add molasses and egg whites and beat until combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture and beat until combined. Transfer batter to dish and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in dish on a wire rack. Invert cake onto a cutting board and cut into 1 2/3-inch squares. (Store uncoated squares in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days). To serve, toss in confectioners' sugar to coat.