Description
Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic gingerbread cookie, offering the same warm and spiced flavors in a soft, chewy bar form. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these bars are easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand. Topped with a smooth glaze, they are both delicious and visually appealing. In just a short time, you can whip up a batch that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Brown Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Cinnamon
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Molasses
- Powdered Sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses; mix until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish; bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with powdered sugar icing.
Notes
For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts.
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg