3.6 from 27 votes
Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
If you’re planning on making treats for neighbors or loved ones this holiday season, these soft and chewy Gingerbread Bars are perfect.
Prep Time
1 hr 40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings:
16
bars
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
for the frosting-
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Line 9x13 pan or glass dish with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Stir in egg, vanilla and molasses. Whip 1-2 minutes or until it turns a light brown color. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix until dry ingredients are just combined. Press into prepared pan and bake 20-22 minutes or until edges are barely starting to brown. Cool completely.
- For the frosting- whip all ingredients together until smooth. Spread overtop bars and cut into squares. Serve immediately or store in airtight container in the frige.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
248mg
(10%)
Potassium
117mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
376IU
(8%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 376IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.