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Gingerbread Cookie Bars Recipe

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These Gingerbread Cookie Bars are a festive and easy-to-make holiday dessert. With warming spices like ginger and cinnamon, these soft cookie bars have the rich flavor of molasses, making them a delightful treat for holiday gatherings. Perfectly chewy, these bars are ideal for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness, drizzle the bars with a glaze or top with cream cheese frosting.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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