Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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Gingerbread Cookie Bars combine holiday spices with butter, molasses, and brown sugar for a decadent flavor during the days of Christmas.
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Ingredients
Bars:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to almost at room temperature
- 8 oz package cream cheese softened to almost at room temperature
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- holiday sprinkles
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 13 by a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and set it aside.
Bars:
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, blend together butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and molasses until fully combined.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on low speed slowly blends in the flour mixture, mix just until combined.
- Give the batter a few stirs with a spatula and transfer it into the prepared dish, press it into an even layer using your hands.
- Bake for about 15 - 17 minutes, careful not to over-bake. Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and let the bars cool completely before adding the frosting.
Frosting:
- In a large bowl, using a stand or electric mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until light and fluffy. If. too soft, add more sugar, 1/2 cup at a time.
- Spread the frosting over cooled bars and immediately garnish with sprinkles.
- Chill for at least one hour and after that cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
626kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
80g
(160%)
Vitamin A
906IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 80g | 160% |
| Vitamin A | 906IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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21 reviews
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