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Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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Delicious Gingerbread Cookie Bars combine warm spices and a chewy, soft texture perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy snacking. Easy to make and customizable, these bars bring classic gingerbread flavors in a shareable dessert ideal for festive treats and gifting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan version)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup molasses (can substitute dark corn syrup or honey)
  • 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, spices, and salt—in a bowl and whisk them together to ensure even distribution of flavors throughout the batter.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy to create a smooth base that will keep your bars moist and tender.
  3. Add Molasses, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract with the creamed butter and sugar, combining until the mixture is well blended and glossy, which adds richness and moisture to the bars.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix and keeping the batter tender.
  5. Bake the Bars: Pour the batter evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares to ensure clean cuts and maintain their chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use softened butter, not melted, to achieve ideal texture.
  • Stir ingredients just until combined to keep bars tender and prevent toughness.
  • Use fresh ground spices for boldest flavor.
  • Check baking early to avoid overbaking and maintain chewy texture.
  • Cool bars completely before cutting for clean edges.

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Keywords: gingerbread, cookie bars, holiday dessert, chewy bars, festive treats, gluten-free option, vegan option

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