Description
Delightful gingerbread cookie bars with a warm, spiced flavor perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsulphured molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, icing, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the molasses until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
These bars are quick to make and perfect for holiday gatherings. Consider topping with icing or serving warm with ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, bars, holiday, dessert, easy recipe
