ICED-SPICED GINGER BARS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Iced-Spiced Ginger Bars image

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

Provided by Jana

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot, brewed coffee
1 cup butter
½ cup molasses
2 eggs
⅓ cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 327.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 195.2 mg, Sugar 35.9 g

Akabar Bhai
[email protected]

The bars were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Qasim Mastoi
[email protected]

I thought these bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Bree Talley
[email protected]

Really enjoyed these bars. The ginger flavor was subtle but present, and the chewy texture was perfect.


Makale Modise
[email protected]

The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out great! Everyone at the party loved them.


Naeem Information Tv
[email protected]

These bars were so good! I love the chewy texture and the ginger flavor was perfect.


Anneke Engelbrecht
[email protected]

A delicious and easy dessert. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Asim Jamali
[email protected]

I made these bars as a Christmas gift for my friends and family. They were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Abdulsalam Bako
[email protected]

The bars turned out amazing! I love the combination of spices and the ginger flavor really shines through. Perfect for a winter treat!


Danielle Adaway
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The texture was moist and chewy, and the flavor was out of this world! My new favorite dessert!


Hunter Jenkins
[email protected]

These bars were so delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nahid Rubel
[email protected]

Easy to make and the taste was delicious! Will definitely be making this again soon!