Ginger-Cream Bars Recipe

Ginger-Cream Bars Recipe

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Chopped nuts
  1. In a medium bowl, cream sugar and butter. Sift together flour, salt, soda and spices; add to creamed mixture. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, and molasses. Blend in coffee. Spread in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Cool. For frosting, cream butter and cream cheese; add sugar and vanilla. Spread over bars. Top with nuts if desired.
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