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Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistibly Soft Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Enjoy these Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a seasonal favorite combining sweet, spicy, and creamy in each delightful bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract essential for flavor
  • 1/2 cup Molasses or dark corn syrup or honey
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for best flavor
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted for smoothness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch pan lined with foil or parchment paper, sprayed with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses until fully blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, flour, and baking soda. Gradually stir this into the wet mixture.
  5. Press the gingerbread batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan on a wire rack completely, about 30-40 minutes.
  7. To make the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled gingerbread bars and cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened, avoid overmixing, and allow proper cooling time before frosting.

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