Description
These Gingerbread Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional gingerbread cookies. With warm spices and a soft, chewy texture, they are perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Bake the Bars: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle with vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting after the bars have cooled.
- These bars store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
