Gingerbread Bars Oh Yaaaahh
Sink your teeth into the warm, spiced magic of *Gingerbread Bars Oh Yaaaahh*! These delectable bars are the perfect holiday treat, combining the cozy flavors of molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with a soft, cake-like texture. Topped with a velvety vanilla glaze, they’re irresistibly festive and simple to make in just under an hour. Whether you’re prepping for a Christmas gathering, gifting homemade goodies, or indulging in a sweet moment by the fire, these gingerbread bars are sure to impress. Easy to slice into 16 perfectly portioned pieces, they’re ideal for sharing—or not! Make this your go-to recipe for seasonal baking and bring the “oh yaaaahh” to every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled gingerbread bars and spread evenly using an offset spatula or spoon.
Allow the glaze to set for about 15 minutes before slicing into 16 squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy the 'Oh Yaaaahh' deliciousness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.2 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 576 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 2673 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 656.7 g | 239% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 464.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 665 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 3064 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
