2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons water

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 15 x 10-inch or a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, salt, coffee, a cup butter, molasses and eggs. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.

To make frosting: In a small saucepan over low heat, cook 1/3 cup butter until light golden brown, stirring constantly. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and water. Blend until smooth. (You may need to add a little more water.) Spread over cooled bars.