Gingerbread Bars Recipe
Delight in these spiced gingerbread bars, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy treats.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (220g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted) (226g)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (133g)
- ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses (80mL)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 6 ounces cream cheese (170g, room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened) (56g)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (360g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish
- to taste chopped, candied ginger or sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, combine wet ingredients and then mix into dry ingredients to form dough.
- Press dough into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars and garnish with candied ginger or sprinkles. Slice and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.