Description
Soft Gingerbread Cookie Bars with optional frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup melted butter (1 ½ sticks)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- ½ cup molasses
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- Buttercream Frosting Option:
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Cream Cheese Frosting Option:
- 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar until combined.
- Add the egg and molasses, and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Use your favorite frosting option for added flavor.
- Bars can be cut into desired sizes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookie Bars