Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Pear Gem Bar Cookies 1 to 2 fresh, ripe Anjou or Bosc Pears 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup water 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 3/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons ground allspice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar Core and chop pears to equal 1 1/2 cups; set aside. Combine brown sugar, oil, water and egg; beat well. Add flour, allspice, soda and salt; mix well. Stir in pears. Pour into greased 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool. Dust with powdered sugar; cut into diamond-shaped bars (about 2 x 1-1/2-inches). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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