Ginger Cream Bars

Yield: 5 to 6 dozen

Ingredients

Bars

• 1 cup granulated 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
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Bars

1. In a medium bowl, cream sugar and butter.
2. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices; add to creamed mixture.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Blend in molasses, then the coffee.
5. Spread in a 15 x 10 inch baking pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Cool.

Frosting

1. Cream butter and cream cheese; add sugar and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy. Spread over bars.