Iced-Spiced Ginger Bars

I got this from a friend's mom, and they are great!

• Calories: 328 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• ⅓ cup butter
• 1 cup hot, brewed coffee

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 15 x 10 or 13 x 9 inch pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flour, white sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, coffee, 1 cup butter or margarine, molasses, and eggs. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.

Step 4

To Make Frosting: In a small saucepan over low heat, cook 1/3 cup butter or margarine until light golden brown, stirring constantly. Add confectioner's sugar, vanilla and water. Blend until smooth (may need to add more water). Spread over cooled bars.