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Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Gingerbread cookie bars are full of classic gingerbread flavor without the fuss of rolling and cutting dough. They're easy to bake in one pan and perfect for holiday cookie trays, Christmas parties, or whenever you want a festive dessert that feeds a crowd with less work.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

For The Cookie Dough

  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg

For The Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tbsp milk
  • festive sprinkles
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Instructions

  • Add the butter, both sugars, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat them together until creamy.
    1 stick butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Add the remaining cookie dough ingredients to the bowl and blend everything together until evenly combined into a stiff batter.
    1/3 cup molasses, 2 tsp baking soda, 2 cups flour, 1 large egg, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Spray an 8x8" baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared dish and spread out to all the edges in an even layer.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes, then carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and let it sit and rest for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add all of the icing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until evenly combined. Spread the icing evenly out overtop of the dish, then finish it with some festive sprinkles on top.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 1 - 1 1/2 tbsp milk, festive sprinkles
  • Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you like your gingerbread a little spicier, you can add an extra 1/2 teaspoon to full teaspoon of ginger.
  • Letting the butter soften and the egg warm to room temperature helps the batter come together more easily.
  • Make sure to let the bars fully cool before you ice them. This keeps the icing from melting.
  • Feel free to jazz up the icing by mixing in some festive colored food coloring if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg