Description
Chewy Gingerbread Cookie Bars are soft, warmly spiced holiday treats packed with molasses and perfect for easy baking—no rolling or cutting required.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 bars.
Notes
Add white chocolate chips or a simple glaze for extra sweetness.
Try a bit of orange zest for a fresh citrus twist.
Use dark brown sugar for a denser, richer flavor.
Can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
