These Gingerbread Bars are chewy, perfectly spiced cookie bars topped vanilla cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles. Easy and delicious Christmas dessert for the whole family!
Line a 13" x 9" baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter for 30 seconds with electric mixer. Add sugar and beat for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add egg and molasses and beat on medium low speed just until combined.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Gradually add to the sugar molasses mixture and beat on low until combined.
Spread cookie dough in prepared pan. Spread evenly.
Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the top appears dry. The bars will puff up during baking and deflate while cooling.
Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.
To make frosting:
In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix well. It should be fluffy and thick.
Spread frosting over cooled bars. Dress up with festive sprinkles. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.