Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
24 bars
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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Hate making cutout gingerbread cookies? These Gingerbread Cookie Bars are soft and chewy and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. Whip up a batch this holiday season!
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Ingredients
For the cookie bars
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles if desired
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Line 13 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- 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.
- Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and mix until combined.
- Press cookie dough into baking dish and bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
- 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.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars. Add sprinkles and enjoy.
- Store in airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- Store cookies in airtight container for up to one week.
- If desired, you can freeze these cookie bars (before and/or after adding frosting). Wrap cut bars in plastic wrap, then foil. Slide into a ziploc freezer bag and store for up to one month.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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