GINGER-CREAM BARS

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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. -Carol Nagelkirk, Holland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
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 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup hot brewed coffee
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and granulated sugar. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices; add to creamed mixture. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and molasses. Blend in coffee. Spread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool. For frosting, cream butter and cream cheese; add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over bars. If desired, top with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mehlab Baloch
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Amadika Davis
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These bars are so easy to make.


John Bishop
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I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kelsey Todd
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The crust was nice and flaky.


RJ shimanto
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The cream cheese filling was delicious.


NANTEZA ZURAIKAH
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The ginger flavor was just right.


mulumba kubrah
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Legacy Daddyyoo
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I'll definitely be making these again.


badiieeyy rele
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These bars were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Chuttu Bacha
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These bars are delicious! The ginger flavor is subtle but still noticeable, and the cream cheese filling is rich and creamy. The crust is also nice and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


PAULUS JOEL
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so moist and flavorful, and the ginger cream cheese filling was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Littlej Karma
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The ginger flavor was just right and the cream cheese filling was delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Laniya Waters
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I decided to give these bars a try because they looked so good. I'm glad I did! The ginger flavor was just right - not too strong, but still noticeable. The cream cheese filling was also delicious and the crust was n


Saroj Tamang
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them, even people who don't usually like ginger. The ginger flavor was subtle but still noticeable, and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy. I would definitely rec


Kaimoana Vaitohi
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These ginger cream bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of the ginger and cream cheese was delicious, and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and flaky. I will definitely be making these again so