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Gingerbread Bars
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5 from 3 votes

Soft Glazed Gingerbread Bars

Craving gingerbread but don't have time to make those cute, little gingerbread men? Try these quick and easy, soft gingerbread bars.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients

For the Gingerbread Bars

  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl cream together the butter and brown sugar, beat in the molasses and egg. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until well combined.
  • Press into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs. Let cool completely before glazing.
  • To make the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla and enough of the milk to make a smooth consistency that is easy to drizzle. Drizzle onto cooled bars. Cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar