Best 7 Gingersnap Date Bar Lärabar Wannabe Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our irresistible Ginger Snap Date Bars, a delectable treat that combines the warmth of ginger with the natural sweetness of dates. These bars are a healthier alternative to traditional candy bars, featuring a chewy oat and ginger snap cookie crust, a gooey date caramel filling, and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts for added crunch.

Our article also includes a delightful collection of additional recipes to satisfy your cravings. Discover the irresistible Ginger Snap Cookies, crisp and flavorful with a hint of molasses and ginger. For a burst of tangy citrus, try the Lemon Bars, featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling. If you're in the mood for something chocolatey, the Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a classic choice, loaded with rich chocolate chips and a chewy, gooey texture.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GINGERSNAP BARS



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These are wonderful bars that a friend served one morning for the snack time after the church service.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg
3 tablespoons light molasses
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • Blend together ingredients until dough forms.
  • Press into bottom of greased 9x13" pan.
  • Brush with water.
  • Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  • Bake at 350° F for 20-30 minutes.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 91.8, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1.1

GINGERSNAPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 37m

Yield approximately 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease cookie sheets. Cream the butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg and beat until smooth. Sift the flour with baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well blended. Pinch off a little of the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls (dough may be very moist, if so, dip hands in warm water before forming balls). Dip each ball into the granulated sugar and arrange sugar side up on prepared baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cracked on top.

GINGERSNAP DATE BAR (LäRABAR WANNABE)



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I'm a big fan of Lärabars, esp. the "Ginger Snap". I think this copy-cat experiment has been a success! I went for taste vs. texture for the sake of my gummy one-year old (who is also a big fan of Lärabars!), so almond paste was substituted for minced almonds/pecans. Enjoy!

Provided by DoubletheGarlic

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 bars, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb pitted dates
1/2 lb almond paste
1 1/4 teaspoons ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, heaped

Steps:

  • Using a food mill, grind the dates.
  • In a heavy-duty mixer, combine the ground dates with the remaining ingredients (I used my Bosch and its "cookie dough" hooks).
  • On a cutting board or other clean, flat surface, flatten the mixture to about 1 cm using your hand or a rolling pin.
  • Cut into bars or roll into balls and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 46.2, Protein 4

GINGERSNAPS



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Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible for dunking into milk, and they bring back a nostalgic spicy flavor of Christmases past. —Elizabeth Flatt, Kelso, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture, and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Bake until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GINGERSNAP FUDGE BARS



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These insanely fudgy Gingersnap Fudge bars combine a homemade gingersnap cookie base with a rich, chocolatey fudge layer.

Provided by anniesnomsblog

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup plus 2tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup bread flour
1 tablespoon cornflour
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
14 ounces condensed milk
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and grease and line an 8x8 inch square pan.
  • Place butter and sugar into a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy, 2 mins on med-high speed.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla extract, scraping down sides as necessary and mix on med-high until well incorporated.
  • Add in the honey and mix briefly until combined.
  • Place flours, spices, baking soda and salt into a medium sized bowl and stir to combine.
  • Tip the flour mix into the egg mixture and mix on low until you have a soft dough.
  • Place 3/4 of the dough into your lined pan and push into the pan with your hands or the back of a spoon until level.
  • Place the base in the oven for 10 minutes, it will be slightly puffy and ever so slightly coloured around the edges when ready.
  • Whilst the base is baking, make the filling: place condensed milk, chocolate chips, vanilla and salt into a medium sized saucepan over a low heat and stir continuously until the chocolate melts and everything is smooth and well combined.
  • Leave to one side until the base is done baking.
  • Once baked, pour the fudge filling all over and smooth until level with a spoon/spatula.
  • Crumble the remaining 1/4 of cookie dough over the fudge filling - it's not meant to entirely cover it, so gaps are fine!
  • Place in the oven for 15-20 (mine took 17 minutes) until the cookie dough is golden brown and the filling is just set, it will be soft and wobble slightly in the middle.
  • Leave to cool completely in the pan, before slicing into 9-12 bars.
  • Bars will keep in an airtight container, at room temperature for 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 187.9, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 41.7, Protein 5.7

GINGERSNAP NANAIMO BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: butter, cocoa powder, sugar, egg, graham cracker crumbs, sliced almond, flaked coconut, butter, custard powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, heavy cream, powdered sugar, gingersnap crumb, chocolate, butter, coarse gingersnap crumb

Provided by Marie Telling

Categories     Snacks

Yield 9 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup butter
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
¼ cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sliced almond, finely chopped
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons custard powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 teaspoons heavy cream
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup gingersnap crumb
6 oz chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup coarse gingersnap crumb, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl set over a medium pot of boiling water, melt the butter, cocoa powder, and sugar together.
  • Add the egg and keep stirring for a minute until the mix thickens.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat.
  • Add the graham cracker crumbs, almonds, and coconut flakes.
  • Mix well, then pour into an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan and flatten to an even layer.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, custard powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and heavy cream together until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar and gingersnap crumbs and mix until smooth.
  • Spread mixture on top of the crust and in an even layer.
  • Make the ganache: in a medium bowl set over a medium pot of boiling water, slowly melt the chocolate and the butter.
  • Let the ganache cool a bit, then pour it over the gingersnap layer.
  • Chill the bars for at least 3 hours.
  • Cut the bars into 9 even squares and sprinkle with coarse gingersnap crumbs.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 50 grams

LARA'S TENDER GINGERSNAPS



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Soft gingersnaps embody the tastes and smells of the Christmas season, but they are perfect for any fall or winter gathering. I enjoy the blend of cloves, ginger and cinnamon in this delicious cookie. -Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until blended. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1 in. balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake until set, 9-11 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a chewier bar, press the mixture firmly into the pan before baking.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates and gingersnaps by hand.
  • Be sure to use a pan that is at least 8x8 inches in size, otherwise the bars will be too thick.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze these bars for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag.

Conclusion:

These gingernut date bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for on the go. They are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, and gingersnaps, and they are naturally sweetened with honey. These bars are also gluten-free and vegan, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

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