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Gingerbread Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c. butter plus 1 tbsp, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. molasses
1 egg (large)
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Frosting:
1/2 c. butter softened
8 oz. cream cheese softened
3 3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
*Sprinkles if desired
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 9 x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and molasses on medium speed until creamy. Add the egg and stir until completely incorporated. Add baking soda, flour, spices, and salt and mix until well combined. Press dough into prepared pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes; do not over bake! Cool and then frost.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These are a fun and festive Christmas treat when you add Christmas sprinkles!

 

 

 

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