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Spiced Gingerbread Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Taylor
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 15 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Spiced Gingerbread Cookie Bars are a festive treat combining warm spices with molasses in a soft, chewy bar form. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they feature a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice with a rich molasses flavor and a hint of brown sugar sweetness. They bake into a deliciously gooey center with crisp edges and can be optionally frosted for added indulgence.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
  2. Prepare Baking Pan: Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside for easy release of the cookie bars after baking.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and molasses. Beat the mixture until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using a stand mixer is recommended since the batter becomes thick.
  4. Add Egg: Stir in the egg until fully incorporated into the wet mixture, ensuring even texture.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda, flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until the dough is well combined and thick, similar to cookie dough consistency.
  6. Spread Dough: Using a silicone spatula or clean fingers, evenly spread the thick dough into the prepared baking pan for an even bake.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Check for doneness; the edges should be crispy while the center remains a little gooey, but if needed, you can bake a few minutes longer.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely before optionally frosting with cream cheese or vanilla frosting. Slice into 15 squares and add Christmas sprinkles if desired.

Notes

  • The batter is thick, so a stand mixer helps but a strong hand with a hand mixer or sturdy spoon can also work.
  • Ovens can vary, so monitor the bars closely after 15 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • For festive flair, frost with cream cheese or vanilla frosting and decorate with Christmas sprinkles.
  • If you prefer a firmer texture, bake an additional 3-5 minutes until the center is less gooey.
  • Use fresh ground spices for the most aromatic and flavorful results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

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