Soft spice bars

27 min
medium
10 ingredients

Soft spice bars

Soft spice bars are a delicious sweet treat that has traveled through various culinary cultures around the world, especially in Spanish-speaking regions. Their origin is closely linked to the spiced cakes and cookies traditionally prepared in Europe, which arrived in Latin America and adapted to local ingredients and tastes. In countries like Mexico, these bars are often associated with holidays and celebrations, while in other parts of Latin America they may be found under similar names that emphasize the flavor of spices, although the popularity of this recipe continues to grow throughout the continent.

In various Latin American countries, this type of preparation is known by similar names such as "spice bar" or "spice sweet," highlighting their characteristic flavors of cinnamon, clove, and ginger, ingredients commonly used in baking to provide a warm and aromatic touch. These bars are perfect to accompany a cup of coffee or tea, especially during cold weather when spiced flavors provide comfort and energy.

How to Make Soft Spice Bars

In a mixing bowl, combine butter, 1 cup of sugar, and molasses.

Beat the egg until smooth.

Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.

Add to the molasses mixture.

Spread into a greased 15 x 10 inch baking pan.

Sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Do not overbake.

Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Soft spice bars

Ingredients (10)

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Molasses
  • Egg
  • Wheat flour
  • Baking soda
  • Cinnamon
  • Clove
  • Ginger
  • Salt

Instructions (9 steps)

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine butter, 1 cup of sugar, and molasses
  2. 2 Beat the egg until smooth
  3. 3 Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt
  4. 4 Add to the molasses mixture
  5. 5 Spread into a greased 15 x 10-inch baking pan
  6. 6 Sprinkle with the remaining sugar
  7. 7 Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned
  8. 8 Do not overbake
  9. 9 Cool on a wire rack before cutting

Nutritional Information

Calories: 111 kcal
Protein: 2%
Carbohydrates: 5%
Fat: 7%
Sugar: 36%
Sodium: 6%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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