Ginger Cream Bars

Name: Ginger Cream Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup softened margarine; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 tablespoon clove; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup light molasses; 1 cup brewed hot coffee; Frosting; 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 -4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; chopped nuts (optional)

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup softened margarine
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon clove
2 eggs
1/2 cup light molasses
1 cup brewed hot coffee
Frosting
1/2 cup margarine, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 -4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1

Cream the sugar and margarine. Sift together the flour, salt soda and spices. Add to creamed mixture. Add eggs, molasses and finally coffee.
2

Spread batter in a 15x10x1 pan, and bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes.
3

Cool completely.
4

For frosting, cream the margarine and cream cheese. Add sugar to desired consistency. Add vanilla and mix till creamy.
5

Spread frosting over bars.
6

Top with chopped nuts if desired.