I got this from a friend’s mom, and they are great!
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot, brewed coffee
1 cup butter
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 15 x 10 or 13 x 9 inch pan.
- 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.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 328 kcal
Carbohydrates: 48.7 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg
Fat: 14.4 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 195 mg
