Gingerbread Cookie Bars Recipe
These gingerbread cookie bars are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are soft, chewy, and packed with all your favorite holiday flavors.
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 461kcal
Ingredients
Gingerbread Cookie Bars
- 2 cups sugar
- 1½ cups butter room temperature
- ½ cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ginger powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Gingerbread Cookie Bars
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar and butter and beat using the paddle attachment until light and fluffy—about 3 minutes. Slowly add the eggs, one at a time, stirring until incorporated, then add the molasses and mix again.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined and no streaks of butter remain.
- Spread the gingerbread cookie dough onto a greased 26" by 18" cookie sheet, getting the cookie dough as evenly spread as possible.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Beat with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy—about 3 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and beat on low speed until well incorporated, then slowly add in 1-2 tablespoons of milk until the frosting is light and fluffy again.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting on the cooled cookie bars and top with sprinkles or other decorations before cutting into individual bars or squares. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storing instructions: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer them to the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 164mg | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.7mg