Chewy Gingerbread Bars: The Best Festive Treat for Everyone
Chewy Gingerbread Bars are the perfect festive treat, offering a delightful blend of spices and sweetness that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chewy Gingerbread Bars, festive treats, holiday baking