Description
These Gingerbread Cookie Bars are a delightful and effortless way to bring holiday sweetness into your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses and eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- These bars can be topped with frosting for extra sweetness.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg