Colonial Spice Bars

Sorry for not posting any new recipes these last few days, I had some problems with my internet connection.

Here's a great recipe for colonial-style spice bars are wonderful and really addictive! The lemon icing complements the taste beautifully.

Weight Watchers Colonial Spice Bars recipe
Makes 24 servings

Ingredients

Bars
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup buttermilk or sour cream
1/3 cup shortening
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon cloves

Frosting
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated

Preparation
1. Combine bar ingredients and put in a greased 9"x13" glass pan.
2. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
3. Mix frosting ingredients together. Frost bars while still warm.

WW POINTS per serving: 3
Nutritional information per serving: 120 calories, 4.2g fat, 0.3g fiber