Chewy Gingerbread Bars
Soft, chewy, and warmly spiced, these Chewy Gingerbread Bars deliver all the flavor of classic gingerbread cookies in an easy bar form. Perfect for the holidays or any cozy occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: cream cheese frosting or vanilla glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting. Frost or drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a stronger flavor, use blackstrap molasses, but expect a more bitter taste.
- Bars taste even better the next day as the spices develop.
- Add nuts, chocolate chips, or extra spices for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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