Gingerbread bars
Delicious and chewy gingerbread bars perfect for the holidays. These bars are packed with warm spices and molasses for a classic gingerbread flavor.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk for glaze (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting (if using). Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for glaze.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
These gingerbread bars are delicious served warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container.