Coconut Molasses Spice Bars

Coconut Molasses Spice Bars
1/2 cup butter or hard margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated (white) sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded coconut
2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350◦F. Grease or line a 9x13 inch rectangular pan.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, then the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
Bake for about 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

These squares are a fine, not-too-sweet, easy to eat spicy treat eaten as is, but becomes something special when frosted with a simple icing - vanilla glaze, cream cheese, maple frosting, or even chocolate fudge frosting.