Cookie Bars:

• 1/2 C melted butter
• 3/4 C granulated sugar
• 1/4 C dark brown sugar
• 1/2 Tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 C molasses
• 1 L egg
• 2 C flour
• 2 Tsp baking powder
• 1 Tbs ground cinnamon
• 1/2 Tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 Tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 ground cloves
• 1/2 Tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 3 Tbsp butter (softened)
• 2 1/4 C powdered sugar
• 3/4 Tsp vanilla

Cookies:

• Pre-heat oven to 350º. Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a standing mixer mix together: butter, sugars, vanilla and molasses until it get light and fluffy.
• Mix in egg until completely combined. Add dry ingredients and pulse until fully incorporated.
• Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until darker in color.

Frosting:

• In a standing mixer combine cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
• Add in powdered sugar and vanilla and pulse until combined.