GINGERBREAD COOKIE BARS

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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

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
3 tablespoons mild-flavor (light) molasses
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package)
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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

Skora Sifiso
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I thought these bars were just okay. They were a bit dry and I didn't really taste the gingerbread spices.


Ms. Yolanda
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These bars were delicious, but they were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Aimzy aimz
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Kim soohyun
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I made these bars for a holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Ghulamfarid Farid
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I'm a beginner baker and these bars were really easy to make. I was so happy with how they turned out!


Erum Sarfaraz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were a hit with my family and friends.


Rabia Noreen
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I'll try cutting back on the sugar next time.


Bertina Dalton
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I love gingerbread cookies, so I was excited to try these bars. They didn't disappoint! They were soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of spices.


Khani maaz
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I thought these bars were just okay. They were a bit dry and I didn't really taste the gingerbread spices.


Ganesh Gharti
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These bars were delicious, but they were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Christina Lapa
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Chisa Darwin
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I made these bars for a holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


David Formica
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I'm a beginner baker and these bars were really easy to make. I was so happy with how they turned out!


Quinn Cox
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were a hit with my family and friends.


Rjmanna Rjmanna
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I'll try cutting back on the sugar next time.


Sylvest Ruth
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The cream cheese frosting really made them special.


Muhammad Ali kpk bannu pakistan
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I've been baking gingerbread cookies for years, but these bars are a game-changer. They're so easy to make and taste even better than traditional cookies.


Travia Oyer
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These gingerbread cookie bars were an absolute delight! They had the perfect balance of spices and sweetness, with a chewy, yet crispy texture. I loved the addition of the cream cheese frosting, which took them to the next level.