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Gingerbread Bars

Irresistibly Soft Gingerbread Bars for a Cozy Holiday Treat

These Gingerbread Bars are a delightful blend of warm spices and sweetness, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh ginger for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cups molasses or honey as a sweeter alternative
  • 1 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar may substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Combine the wet ingredients by beating together softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth, then add eggs one at a time until fluffy.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by greasing or lining it with parchment.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then frost the cooled bars and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients accurately, avoid overmixing, and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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