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Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Gingerbread Cookie Bars combine holiday spices with butter, molasses, and brown sugar for a decadent flavor during the days of Christmas.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 626 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray a 13 by a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and set it aside.
Bars:
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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, using a mixer, blend together butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and molasses until fully combined.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. With the mixer on low speed slowly blends in the flour mixture, mix just until combined.
  5. 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.
  6. 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:
  1. In a large bowl, using a stand or electric mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread the frosting over cooled bars and immediately garnish with sprinkles.
  4. Chill for at least one hour and after that cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.