Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Name: Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; small pinch of ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar (I recommend dark); 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand); 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting:; 6 ounces (170g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar; small pinch each of ground ginger, cinnamon, & allspice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; optional for garnish: 1/4 cup (43g) sprinkles

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

45m

This recipe creates delicious gingerbread cookie bars with a soft and chewy texture. The warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg are complemented by a creamy cream cheese frosting. A delightful treat for the holiday season, these bars are a great alternative to traditional gingerbread cookies.

Gingerbread Cookie Bars

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Gingerbread Cookie Bars

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