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Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Soft and chewy gingerbread cookie bars flavored with molasses and warm holiday spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gingerbread Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.33 cup molasses
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla.
  5. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Spread batter evenly into pan.
  7. Bake 23–25 minutes until set.
  8. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep bars soft and chewy.