Description
Delightful Gingerbread Cookie Bars that blend festive warmth with delicious sweetness, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a festive touch, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking. Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg