Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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Spice up the season with these Gingerbread Cookie Bars—a decadent treat that’s as bold and exciting as your holiday spirit. Each bar delivers the warm, festive taste of gingerbread, topped with a creamy swirl of smooth cream cheese frosting. And with a boost of 100% whole grains and protein (thanks to Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes), they’re a treat you can feel good about when grabbing for seconds, and maybe even thirds 😉.
- Calories 233
- Protein 3g
- Total Fat 10g
- Carbs 35g
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!