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Gingerbread Squares

Yield: Makes 9 squares

Children will love this moist, spicy treat. Get the entire family involved by decorating the squares together with frostings and candies to suit the holiday at hand.





Ingredients:



3tablespoons butter, softened

2tablespoons packed light brown sugar

1/4cup molasses

1egg white

1-1/4cups all-purpose flour

1/2teaspoon baking soda

1/2teaspoon ground ginger

1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4teaspoon salt

1cup sweetened applesauce

Decorations: tube frostings, colored sugars, red hot cinnamon candies or other small candies (optional)









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.2.Beat butter and sugar in medium bowl until well blended. Beat in molasses and egg white.3.Combine dry ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Add to butter mixture alternately with applesauce, mixing well after each addition. Transfer batter to prepared pan.4.Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 9 squares. Frost and decorate, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1 square (without frosting or decoration)







Sodium

175 mg







Protein

2 g







Fiber

1 g







Carbohydrate

26 g







Cholesterol

11 mg







Saturated Fat

2 g







Total Fat

4 g







Calories from Fat

25 %







Calories

151









Dietary Exchange:







Starch

1-1/2







Fat

1