Description
A delightful twist on the classic gingerbread cookies, these soft and chewy bars are filled with warm spices and topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting on cooled gingerbread bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookie bars, holiday dessert, festive baking