Description
These Spiced Gingerbread Bars are a delightful treat with their rich flavor, combining warm spices and molasses. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings, they’re simple to prepare and sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9″×13″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and molasses until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients and combine until the dough is thick and well mixed.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using a silicone spatula or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are crispy and the center is slightly gooey. Ovens may vary in baking time.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting as desired and cutting into squares. Add festive sprinkles for an extra touch.
Notes
Let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean edges.
For added flavor, consider frosting with cream cheese icing or a simple glaze.
These bars can also be topped with nuts or chocolate chips for a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg