Gingerbread Bars
Gingerbread Bars is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Butter and flour 15x10x1-inch baking sheet.
Place 2 cups flour in medium bowl; transfer 2 tablespoons flour to small bowl and reserve.
Add spices, baking soda, and salt to flour in medium bowl; whisk to blend.
Using electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and 6 tablespoons sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then molasses.
Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and beat to blend.
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
Sift reserved 2 tablespoons flour evenly over batter, then sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
Bake gingerbread until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 22 minutes; cool completely in pan on rack.
Cut gingerbread crosswise into 4 strips, then cut each strip into 6 pieces, forming 24 bars, each about 31/2x13/4 inches.
DO AHEAD: _Can be made 2 days ahead._Store airtight at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.