Pumpkin Spice and Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Maple Drizzle

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Soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookie bars layered with molasses and gingerbread flavors, finished with a sweet maple syrup drizzle for a perfect fall treat. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 12 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large egg, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup molasses, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Spread the batter evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. Step 8: Once cooled, drizzle 1/4 cup pure maple syrup evenly over the top for a sweet finish. Cut into bars and serve.

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