Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Enjoy the perfect holiday treat with these Gingerbread Cookie Bars topped with cream cheese frosting. Easy to make, rich in flavor, and ideal for festive celebrations!
Ingredients
- 5 ounces unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt. Set aside
- Cream together 4 ounces (½ cup) softened butter, dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Cream until fully combined.
- Now add in the molasses and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press it out into an even layer. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- After the bars have completely cooled, cream together the cream cheese, 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of butter, powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cookie bars. Enjoy!
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