Gingerbread Bars

Vegetarian
Gingerbread Bars
45 min.
24
137kcal

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Indulge in the warmth and festive spirit of the holidays with these delicious Gingerbread Bars! Perfectly spiced with aromatic ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these vegetarian bars are a delightful treat for any occasion, whether it be an appetizer, starter, or a simple snack. Ready in just 45 minutes, you can whip them up quickly to share with friends and family or enjoy yourself.

Each bar is a luscious bite of sweet and spicy goodness, offering a satisfying texture that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. With only 137 calories per serving, they are a guilt-free indulgence that won't derail your healthy eating habits.

These bars are not only easy to make but also promise to fill your home with a cozy, inviting scent while they bake. The combination of dark brown sugar and light molasses adds depth to the flavor, making each bite irresistible. Plus, they can be prepared up to two days in advance, so you can make them ahead of time and simply enjoy the festivities without the last-minute rush.

Join me in bringing the joy of homemade treats to your table with these scrumptious Gingerbread Bars. They are sure to become a favorite for every celebration!

Ingredients

  • cups all purpose flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses light (unsulfured)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 7.5 tablespoons sugar divided
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour15x10x1-inch baking sheet.
  2. Place 2 cupsflour in medium bowl; transfer 2 tablespoonsflour to small bowl and reserve.
  3. Add spices,baking soda, and salt to flour in mediumbowl; whisk to blend. Using electric mixer,beat butter, brown sugar, and 6 tablespoonssugar in large bowl until fluffy. Beat ineggs, 1 at a time, then molasses.
  4. Add dryingredients to butter mixture and beat toblend.
  5. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.Sift reserved 2 tablespoons flour evenly overbatter, then sprinkle evenly with remaining1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
  6. Bake gingerbread until golden brownand tester inserted into center comes outclean, about 22 minutes; cool completely inpan on rack.
  7. Cut gingerbread crosswise into4 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.Storeairtight at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories137kcal
Protein4.82%
Fat34.02%
Carbs61.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11
Glycemic Load
9.53
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.9069565214703%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:137.37kcal
6.87%
Fat:5.26g
8.1%
Saturated Fat:3.15g
19.72%
Carbohydrates:21.29g
7.1%
Net Carbohydrates:20.93g
7.61%
Sugar:13.09g
14.55%
Cholesterol:28.04mg
9.35%
Sodium:81.39mg
3.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.68g
3.36%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.7%
Selenium:5.7µg
8.14%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.69%
Folate:21.31µg
5.33%
Iron:0.82mg
4.54%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.33%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.39%
Vitamin A:168.63IU
3.37%
Magnesium:12.52mg
3.13%
Potassium:81.62mg
2.33%
Phosphorus:22.66mg
2.27%
Copper:0.04mg
2.05%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.97%
Calcium:19.46mg
1.95%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.54%
Fiber:0.36g
1.44%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.26%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.14%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious