Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Savor the season with our easy gingerbread cookie bars! A festive blend of molasses and spices in every bite. Elevate your holiday baking effortlessly.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Bars:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 4-5 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
Cookie Bars:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with parchment paper or foil, extending the sides up the edges of the pan, and set aside.
- Sift Flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, combine butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and blend until smooth. Add molasses and combine.
- Add in flour mixture in thirds and blend until combined.
- Place cookie dough into baking dish, pressing with fingers, and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
Frosting:
- In a mixer beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed for 4 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Add confectioners’ sugar in thirds and mix between each addition. Add vanilla, and beat additional 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars. Add sprinkles if desired. Slice and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg