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Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Cream cheese frosting swirled on top of soft bars spiced with molasses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and brown sugar, then beat in the molasses and egg.
  2. Stir together the flour, spices, and baking soda, then mix into the wet ingredients.
  3. Spread the thick dough into a lined 9x9 pan.
  4. Bake at 350F for 22-25 minutes until set in the center.
  5. Cool completely, then swirl cream cheese frosting over the top and cut into bars.

Notes

Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon over the frosting for a pretty finish.