Spicy Bars

an old family favourite (my family that is)

4 ozs butter (125g)

1/2 cup golden syrup

1 egg

1/2 tspn salt

1 tspn cinnamon

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

2 cups SR flour

1 tspn instant coffee powder

1/2 tspn ground ginger

Place butter sugar and syrup in saucepan Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved Cool - add beaten egg and water Sift dry ingredients into bowl Gradually add liquid, mixing well Pour into greased lamington tin Bake in moderate oven for 25 minutes Cool slightly, ice with lemon icing Cut into squares