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Ginger-Cream Bars

By: Carol Nagelkirk

"I rediscovered this old-time recipe recently and found it's everyone's favorite. Even 4-year-olds have asked for these frosted bars as nursery treats."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.