GINGERBREAD BARS

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Provided by Lisa Zwirn

Categories     Mixer     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Backyard BBQ     Cinnamon     Potluck     Molasses     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
7 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1/4 cup light (unsulfured) molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. Place 2 cups flour in medium bowl; transfer 2 tablespoons flour to small bowl and reserve. Add spices, baking soda, and salt to flour in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and 6 tablespoons sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then molasses. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and beat to blend. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Sift reserved 2 tablespoons flour evenly over batter, then sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake gingerbread until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 22 minutes; cool completely in pan on rack. Cut gingerbread crosswise into 4 strips, then cut each strip into 6 pieces, forming 24 bars, each about 31/2x13/4 inches. DO AHEAD: _Can be made 2 days ahead._Store airtight at room temperature.

Pritha Judejonisten
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These bars were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they were still delicious.


Majid Momand
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but these bars were surprisingly good. They were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping.


Craig Tolmie
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more molasses next time.


Mourizon Rapando
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I've made these gingerbread bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Kayden Knott
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These gingerbread bars were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a hit. They were soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


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