Gingerbread Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup melted butter.
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3/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1/4 cup dark brown sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/3 cup molasses.
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1 large egg.
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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2 teaspoons baking soda.
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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3 tablespoons butter, softened.
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2 1/4 cups powdered sugar.
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla.
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Holiday sprinkles (optional).
# Instructions:
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Place oven rack in middle, heat to 350°F.
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Grease 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
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Mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
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Beat butter, sugars, vanilla, molasses until fluffy.
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Add egg, mix well.
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Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
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Spread in pan evenly.
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Bake 15-20 minutes until toothpick comes clean.
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Cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese and butter for frosting.
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Add sugar and vanilla, mix until creamy.
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Frost cooled bars, add sprinkles if desired.
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Cut into 24 pieces.
# Notes:
01 -
Keeps in fridge up to 5 days.
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Makes enough to share.
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Perfect holiday dessert.