Ginger Crunch

From Sandra in New Zealand

Crust:

1/2 c. + 1 T. butter

1/2 c. sugar

1 1/2 c. flour

1 t. baking powder

1 t. ginger

Ginger Icing:

5 T. + 1 t. butter

3/4 c. powdered sugar

2 t. corn syrup

3 t. ginger

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, and ginger. Press into a 9 inch square pan. Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes until light brown. In the meantime, combine icing ingredients in a small saucepan and heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly. Remove crust from oven and pour hot ginger icing over it. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Recipe notes: If you like the taste of ginger, you will find this stuff REALLY, REALLY addictive. You've been warned.