Peppermint Ginger Bars with Buttercream Frosting

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 2/3 cup butter (1 stick plus 2 and 2/3 tablespoons)
• 1 & 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons Lightly Dried Ginger (or powdered ginger--see note)
• 2/3 cup crushed candy canes (about 8)
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 -3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 -4 crushed candy canes (to stir into frosting or sprinkle on top)