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Chewy Gingerbread Bars

Chewy Gingerbread Bars That Melt in Your Mouth

These Chewy Gingerbread Bars are a festive dessert delight that combines ginger, cinnamon, and creamy frosting for a perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 3/4 cup Butter melted
  • 1 cup Sugar can be replaced with brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Molasses no direct substitutes available
  • 1 large Egg can use a flax egg for vegan options
  • 2 cups Flour gluten-free all-purpose flour can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda must not be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon consider nutmeg for variation
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt can be omitted for low-sodium diet
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger ground fresh ginger can enhance this taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cloves can be omitted for milder flavor
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Butter softened, can replace with vegan butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar use less for a lighter frosting
  • 1 tablespoon Milk use non-dairy milk for a vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional for simplicity
  • 1 dash Salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking pan (9x9 inch)
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and molasses and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the egg to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.
  7. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
  10. Once the bars are cooled, frost generously with the cream cheese frosting.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the frosting, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.

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