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Gingerbread cookie bars stacked on top of each other.
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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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.
    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
  • In large mixing bowl, combine butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and blend until smooth. Add molasses and combine.
    3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup molasses
  • 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.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, 8 ounces cream cheese, 4-5 cups confectioners sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars. Add sprinkles if desired. Slice and enjoy.
    sprinkles

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