Gingerbread Squares

GINGERBREAD SQUARES

For bars:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup molasses

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon powdered ginger

2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

Prepare a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray.

Preheat oven to 325*.

Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.

Add egg, vanilla, and molasses.

Stir in remaining ingredients and combine all thoroughly.

Press dough into prepared pan.

Bake at 325* 20 - 22 minutes.

Cool completely.

For frosting:

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup powder sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Combine all frosting ingredients and beat until smooth.

Spread cooled bars with frosting before cutting into squares.

About 20 bars

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