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Gingerbread Bars

Gingerbread Bars
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These cozy Gingerbread Bars are perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, featuring a soft, tender texture that melts in your mouth. Ideal for a quick holiday dessert, comforting snack, or even breakfast treat, they offer nostalgic warmth and can be easily customized with nuts, icing, or chocolate.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare your baking pan: Grease a square baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure your Gingerbread Bars don’t stick after baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and the blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until evenly combined.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: Using a mixer or hand whisk, beat softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Stir in eggs one at a time, followed by molasses and vanilla extract, making sure everything is smoothly incorporated.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars soft.
  6. Bake to perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares to ensure clean cuts and perfect texture.

Notes

  • Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • Stir only until combined to avoid tough bars; don’t overmix.
  • Use a dark, robust molasses for authentic gingerbread flavor.
  • Check baking time starting at 25 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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