Description
Warm, chewy gingerbread bars with a zesty lemon glaze, perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick to ensure it comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled bars and slice to serve.
Notes
Let the bars sit for a few hours to deepen the flavors. Use room temperature butter for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg