Chewy Gingerbread Bars Recipe: Easy Homemade Dessert
These chewy gingerbread bars are a delightful dessert with warm spices and a rich flavor, perfect for the holiday season. They can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with powdered sugar or icing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup walnuts coarsely chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup crystallized ginger finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the molasses and egg until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in walnuts and crystallized ginger.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For an enhanced presentation, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with icing.