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Gingerbread Cookie Bars Recipe

Gingerbread Cookie Bars Recipe
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These Gingerbread Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional gingerbread cookies. Soft and chewy bars with all the classic gingerbread flavors topped with a spiced cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Bars:

  • 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 (dark recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (not blackstrap)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 6 ounces (170g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the dough: Whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, sugars, molasses, egg, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  3. Bake: Press dough into pan and bake for 23–26 minutes.
  4. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, spices, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Frost and serve: Spread frosting on cooled bars, add sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • For easier cutting, chill the bars before slicing.
  • Store frosted bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Plain bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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Keywords: Gingerbread, Cookie Bars, Dessert, Holiday Baking

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