Chewy Gingerbread Bars
Chewy Gingerbread Bars are the quintessential holiday treat that brings warmth and festive cheer to your kitchen. Bursting with the cozy flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these soft and chewy bars are perfect for sharing during gatherings or enjoying on a chilly evening. Simple to make and incredibly versatile, they’re destined to become a staple in your holiday baking lineup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are firm but center is slightly soft.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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