Best 4 Layered Gingerbread Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season? Look no further than layered gingerbread bars! This decadent dessert combines the classic flavors of gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust. With its festive red and green layers, it is sure to be a hit at any holiday party or gathering. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a delicious and beautiful dessert that your friends and family will love.

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GINGERBREAD 7 LAYER BARS



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The flavor of gingerbread comes through in this easy-to-assemble holiday bar using a cookie mix crust layered with vanilla chips, nuts, cranberries and coconut drizzled with sweetened condensed milk -- a twist on a classic dessert!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cookie mix
Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix package
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 1/2 cups white vanilla baking chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Pour condensed milk evenly over surface. Sprinkle white vanilla baking chips, pecans, cranberries and coconut evenly over top. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until bubbling along edges and coconut is lightly toasted. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

SEVEN LAYER BARS



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Easy to make, and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Provided by P. Tindall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place butter in 13 x 9 inch pan and melt in oven. Swirl to coat bottom and sides with butter.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. Layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over crumbs. Pour condensed milk over nuts. Sprinkle coconut over condensed milk.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

LAYERED GINGERBREAD BARS



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For a truly special dessert that celebrates the season, bake a batch of these bars. The bottom layer tastes like a cookie, the middle layer features smooth buttercream and the top layer is a luscious frosting. -Patti Ann Christian, Ararat, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 28

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/8 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
BUTTERCREAM LAYER:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon extract
ICING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, ginger, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and cloves; add to creamed mixture. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour., Beat in butter and extract until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled gingerbread. Cover and freeze 15 minutes., For icing, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; whisk in molasses, allspice, ginger and salt. Transfer to a large bowl; add confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth. Spread over buttercream layer. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

GINGERBREAD GRANOLA BARS



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This is a twist on Playgroup Granola Bars from this site. I didn't have the stuff to make those (and we love those), so I did my own thing. They turned out great! We normally wrap them individually and freeze them, a great quick snack or breakfast on-the-go!

Provided by brewmama-4

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 56

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup honey
¾ cup molasses
4 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x13-inch baking sheets.
  • Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in oil, honey, molasses, and eggs. Mix until well-combined. Pat mixture onto baking sheets using your hands.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to brown and center no longer looks glossy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool for about 10 minutes; cut into bars while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 134.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before using it.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the bars will be tough.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

These layered gingerbread bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any holiday gathering. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying dessert, give these gingerbread bars a try!

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