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Chewy Gingerbread Cookie Bars

These gingerbread cookie bars are so much easier than cutting out little men. And that cream cheese frosting on top is divine!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 373 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and molasses using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  5. Use a rubber spatula to spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. To make the frosting, beat together the cream  cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
  8. Spread frosting over the cooled bars and serve.
  9. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 373kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Sugar 42g (84%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 373kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Sugar 42g 84%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.