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Gingerbread Cookie Bars
5 from 16 votes

Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Gingerbread Cookie Bars combine a spiced cookie base with a creamy cream cheese frosting, resulting in a tender, moist treat with warming notes from cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The cookie bars have a soft texture baked in a sheet pan, making them easy to slice and serve. The rich frosting balances the spiced base and can be decorated with sprinkles for a festive touch. These bars store well and can be frozen before or after frosting for convenient holiday baking.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cookie bars
  • ¾ cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cloves ground
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the frosting
  • ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles if desired

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Line 13 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat together until fluffy. Add in the egg and beat until smooth. Add in the molasses and beat until well combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and mix until combined.
  4. Press cookie dough into baking dish and bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
  5. For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese for 4 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla and beat an additional 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  6. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Add sprinkles and enjoy.
  7. Store in airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
  • You can freeze the cookie bars either before frosting or after decorating; wrap pieces tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then place in a zip-top bag for up to one month.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before applying frosting to prevent melting and ensure a smooth finish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Sugar 24g 48%

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