I got this from a friend's mom, and they are great!
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 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
PREPARATION:
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.