Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Serves:24
- 212 Calories
- 3g Protein
- 30 Carbs
This Gingerbread Cookie Bar is a must-try for anyone looking for the perfect combo of delicious cream cheese frosting and gingerbread cookie. Great for you next holiday party or backyard barbecue alike, these gingerbread cookie bars will wow your guests. Each bar is packed with protein and 100% whole grains making them better-for-you cookie bar you can feel good about indulging in.
Ingredients
Cookie Bar:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
Cookie Bar:
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Grease a 9x13" baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and molasses.
- Add the egg and stir until combined.
- Add baking soda, Kodiak mix, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Spread dough evenly into the greased pan, pressing all the way to the edges.
- Bake at 350° F for 15-20 minutes (careful not to overcook). Remove and let cool.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Mix butter and cream cheese together in a large mixing bowl attached to a stand mixer.
- Add vanilla, and while mixing gradually add in powdered sugar.
- Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Once the bars have cooled, frost the tops and garnish with holiday sprinkles or a pinch of cinnamon.
- Cut into squares and serve!
