Irresistible Brown Butter Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Indulge in the cozy flavors of the holiday season with these Irresistible Brown Butter Gingerbread Cookie Bars. Rich, spiced, and delightfully chewy, these bars are infused with the warm essence of brown butter and aromatic spices. Perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet treat at home, they promise to wrap you in warmth and nostalgia. Allow your senses to be enchanted as you bake and savor each delightful bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and molasses. Stir in the browned butter until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg