Gingerbread Squares with Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting
Need From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Christmas event.
Instructions
Combine first 5 ingredients. Set aside.
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugars, beating until well blended.
Add egg, beating until blended. Reduce speed to low; gradually add flour mixture, beating just until blended.
Add molasses and milk, beating just until blended.
Spread batter in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Spread with Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting.
Garnish with grated lemon rind, if desired.
Cut each bar in half, forming 2 triangles if desired.
Note: Frosted bars may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator 5 to 7 days. If you decide to freeze these bars, do not frost them before freezing.
Add the frosting to partially thawed bars, and then cut into shapes.