Gingerbread Cookie Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

[Honoria]

Gingerbread Cookie Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes 12 bars



10m prep time

20m cook time






COOKIE BARS

1/2 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/3 cup molasses

1 large egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt


CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

6 ounces cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons butter, softened

2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Holiday sprinkles (optional)


BARS

Preheat oven to 350F and place oven rack in the middle position. Prepare a 9x13 jelly roll pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.


Using a stand mixer, or a large bowl with a handheld mixer, cream together butter, sugars, vanilla, and molasses until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.


Next, add the egg and mix until combined. Add dry ingredients and pulse, mixing until thoroughly combined.


Evenly spread dough into prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.


CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Cream together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.


Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until smooth and creamy. Frost the cooled cookie bars and top with sprinkles!

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