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gingerbread cookie bars

Soft and chewy gingerbread cookie bars topped with cinnamon frosting, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 cup molasses
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until combined. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, and mix well. Sift in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt, then whisk until smooth. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Enjoy these flavorful gingerbread bars during the holiday season.