gingerbread squares

ingredients:
1/2 c. butter, melted
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground clove
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt


directions:
preheat oven to 350 degrees.
spray 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
in a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and molasses and beat until creamy. 
add the egg and stir until completely incorporated.  add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined.  use fingers to press the dough to the edge of the pan.
bake for 15-20 minutes and let cool.  don't overcook.
 frost with cream cheese frosting, cover with a light dusting of powdered sugar or leave plain.

*original recipe from sixsistersstuff.com