These soft gingerbread sugar cookie bars combine the classic flavors of gingerbread with the delightful texture of sugar cookies. Perfect for holiday sweets, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas desserts lineup.

The recipe is simple and perfect for chipcooks baking, allowing you to create a festive treat that everyone will enjoy.

Delicious Gingerbread Cookie Bars

These gingerbread cookie bars are soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices, making them a delightful choice for any holiday gathering. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields a generous batch to share with family and friends.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for icing (optional)
• 1 tablespoon milk for icing (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and molasses, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Ice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. If desired, mix powdered sugar and milk to create a simple icing and drizzle over the cooled bars before cutting into squares.
7. Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy your soft gingerbread sugar cookie bars as a festive treat!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
• Total Time: 30-35 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 bars
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 22g