Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our enticing Gingerbread Meringue Bars, a harmonious blend of classic flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a baking adventure as we guide you through three delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless treat. Dive into the rich and aromatic Gingerbread Bars, featuring a moist and flavorful base topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Satisfy your sweet cravings with the irresistible Gingerbread Meringue Cookies, where chewy gingerbread cookies are crowned with a cloud-like meringue topping, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. And for a delightful twist, try our Gingerbread Meringue Kiss Cookies, where delicate meringue kisses are sandwiched between two chewy gingerbread cookies, offering a burst of sweetness in every bite. These recipes are not only a treat for your palate but also a joy to create, making them perfect for festive gatherings, holiday baking, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
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GINGERBREAD BARS
Provided by Shiran
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for lifting the bars out of the pan after baking.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, and beat until combined. Add flour mixture and mix just until combined.
- Spread dough evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the top is slightly firm to touch, and a toothpick inserted into centre comes out with a few moist crumbs, not clean. Overbaking will make the bars dry. Allow to cool completely in pan.
- To make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth. Add more milk as necessary until you get a thick yet pourable consistency. Drizzle over the bars using a spoon or a piping bag. Allow glaze to set, 15-30 minutes. For easy cutting, you can place it in the fridge for 2 hours until firm. Lift out of the pan and cut into squares. Serve at room temperature.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
LIME MERINGUE BARS
Meringue is easy to make, but there are a few things you can do to increase your success rate. First of all, it's good to know that cold eggs are easier to separate, but room-temperature whites make for better meringue. So be sure to give your whites a little time on the counter before getting to work. Secondly, make sure to keep all bits of egg yolk out of the whites. Fat is the enemy of meringue. And double-check that all of your tools and bowls are clean and fat-free as well.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories dessert
Time 6h5m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the cookie base.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the flour, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar and salt on medium speed until well combined. Add the butter and beat until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Tip the crumbs into the prepared pan and pat down to make an even base. Bake the base until deep golden and set, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool, about 30 minutes. For the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime zest and juice, egg yolks and salt. Pour the mixture over the baked cookie base and spread it into an even layer. Bake the filling until just set, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool, about 30 minutes, then cover with plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours. For the topping: Just before serving, make the topping. In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), add the egg whites. In a small saucepot fitted with a candy thermometer, heat the sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium-high heat without stirring. When the thermometer hits about 220 degrees F, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until just frothy and the yellowish hue has disappeared. When the sugar reaches 238 degrees F, increase the mixer speed to high and, with the mixer running, pour the sugar syrup into the bowl in a thin stream. Continue to beat the mixture until shiny, stiff peaks form and the mixture is cool, about 6 minutes. Scoop the meringue on top of the filling and use an offset spatula to swirl it around into decorative swoops and spikes. Using a mini (kitchen) blowtorch, toast the topping to an even golden brown. Cut into bars and serve.
GINGERBREAD COOKIE BARS
These easy gingerbread cookie bars start with sugar cookie mix, molasses and a medley of spices, and are finished with a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, mix Gingerbread Bar ingredients until mixed well. Spread evenly in pan (mixture will be thick). Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until set and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla and powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Spread frosting on top of cooled bars; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
TOFFEE MERINGUE GINGERBREAD
Gingerbread is done one better when baked with a sweet brown sugar meringue.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan or 9-inch square pan with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat all gingerbread ingredients except toffee bits with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup toffee bits. Pour into pan.
- Bake about 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir in 1/4 cup toffee bits.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Spread meringue over hot gingerbread. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until meringue is light brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 50 g, TransFat 2 g
EASY GINGERBREAD BARS
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine sugar, butter, egg and molasses in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger; beat at low speed until well mixed.
- Press dough into ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with decorator sugar. Bake 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool completely. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter or cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 3.5 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein
Tips for Making Gingerbread Meringue Bars:
- To ensure the meringue kisses are crispy, make sure to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- For even baking, use a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- To prevent the meringue kisses from browning too quickly, reduce the oven temperature to 200°F (93°C) after 1 hour of baking.
- For a softer meringue, reduce the baking time to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- For a chewier meringue, increase the baking time to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- To achieve a glossy meringue, brush the tops of the meringue kisses with a simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water.
- For a festive touch, decorate the meringue kisses with sprinkles, edible glitter, or mini candy canes.
Conclusion:
Gingerbread meringue bars are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, or as a special dessert for a loved one. With their chewy meringue, crispy gingerbread crust, and creamy filling, these bars are sure to be a hit wherever you serve them. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a taste of holiday cheer with these irresistible gingerbread meringue bars.
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