ginger-cream bars

Ingredients For ginger-cream bars

• 1 c

  sugar
• 1 c

  butter, softened
• 2 c

  all purpose flour
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 2 tsp

  baking soda
• 1 Tbsp

  ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp

  ground cloves
• 1 Tbsp

  ground ginger
• 2

  eggs
• 1/2 c

  molasses
• 1 c

  hot coffee
• FOR THE FROSTING
• 1/2 c

  butter, softened
• 1 pkg

  3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 c

  powdered sugar
• 2 tsp

  vanilla
• chopped nuts, optional