I never knew I was a Gingerbread fan. The other day I was at the Dollar Store and there was a Crumbl Cookies next door, so I figured I'd run in and surprise the family with some cookies. They had a Gingerbread Cookie and I got it. I figured it would be the least favorite out of all the flavors I picked up, BUT it ended up being THE BEST. It was seriously SO DANG good and I couldn't get it out of my head all week, so I set out to make a delicious Gingerbread Cookie at home.
I decided to go with cookie bars instead of cookies, because sometimes it's just so much easier to press all the dough into one pan, rather than make several batches of individually scooped cookies.
These bars turned out SO SO SO GOOD. They are soft and chewy and perfectly spiced. I love the ginger and ground clove aftertaste they leave in your mouth and you can't forget the creamy frosting on top. It's smooth and rich and the perfect topping for these cookie bars.
These were a huge hit with my family and will definitely be made each holiday season in my house. I mean just look at that cookie to frosting ratio . . . how could they not be a hit!
I'm already gearing up to make another batch tonight.
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Gingerbread Cookie Bars
(Printable Recipe)
3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and mix until combined. Add the molasses and vanilla and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and mix until just combined. Press cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before topping with cream cheese frosting.
Adapted From: Shugary Sweets
Cream Cheese Frosting
From: Jenn@eatcakefordinner
1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 Tbl. vanilla extract
3 c. powdered sugar
sprinkles, for garnish, opt.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla and one cup of powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add remaining powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and mix until smooth and creamy. If frosting is too thick, add a tiny bit of milk and mix until desired consistency is reached. Spread over cooled cookie bars and top with sprinkles, if desired.
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