Gingerbread Bars
Indulge in the warmth of holiday flavors with these irresistible gingerbread bars. Infused with rich spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, each chewy bite is a nostalgic journey to cozy winter evenings. Perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying as a sweet treat on chilly nights, these bars are quick to make and even quicker to disappear!
- 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
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (Ceylon preferred)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter with brown sugar until creamy. Add molasses and eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in toasted pecans or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg