Frosted Molasses Creams

I got this recipe from a fellow juror when I served on the 40th Maricopa County, Arizona, Grand Jury back in the 80's. This is a wonderful recipe!

Yield: 24 bars

Ingredients

Bars

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup hot coffee
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves

Frosting

• 1/4 cup butter, creamed
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons coffee

Instructions

Bars

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in eggs, molasses and coffee. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 to 25 minutes. Check for doneness.
4. Frost while warm.

Frosting

1. Mix until smooth.