Ginger Gingerbread Bars

Get ready to spice up your holiday baking with these irresistibly moist and flavorful Ginger Gingerbread Bars! Bursting with the warm, nostalgic flavors of ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, plus a touch of freshly grated ginger for extra zing, these soft and chewy bars are the perfect festive treat. Sweetened with rich molasses and a blend of brown and granulated sugars, they strike a perfect balance of sweetness and spice in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in a 9x13-inch pan, these gingerbread bars are an effortless crowd-pleaser for any holiday gathering or cozy night in. Finish them with a dusting of powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Ideal for gifting, snacking, or a holiday dessert table, these Ginger Gingerbread Bars will quickly become a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and molasses until smooth and combined. Let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 3

Whisk the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until well combined.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the finely grated fresh ginger until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the gingerbread bars out of the pan. Dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before cutting into 16 squares or rectangles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	901.4 grams (901.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3222

Total Fat 85.50g	110%
Saturated Fat 45.50g	228%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 558mg	186%
Sodium 2702mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 581.70g	212%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 343.50g
Protein 44.10g	88%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 614mg	47%
Iron 25mg	140%
Potassium 3075mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.5%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 71.1%