Glorified Gingerbread
Glorified Gingerbread might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 246 calories, 3g of protein, and 10g of fat each. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, ground cinnamon, egg, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix sugar, shortening, flour, spices, and salt as for pie crust. Divide dough in half and set aside.
Add remaining ingredients to half of the dough.
Place in a greased 9 inch square pan.
Sprinkle the other half of the dough over mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes. Cool in pan and then cut into bars.