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Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Aria West

Irresistibly Soft Gingerbread Cookie Bars You’ll Love to Share

Indulge in the festive flavors of Gingerbread Cookie Bars, soft and chewy with rich spices and cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips optional
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; whisk until blended.
  3. Melt the butter and whisk in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in optional white chocolate chips if desired.
  5. Spread the dough into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the pan for at least one hour before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

  • Use melted butter for the best chewiness in the bars.
  • Avoid over-mixing the dough to maintain softness.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Parchment paper overhang makes cutting and serving easier.
  • Customize with chocolate chips, but avoid too many to maintain texture.

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