Spiced Ginger and Molasses Cookie Bars

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Soft, chewy cookie bars bursting with warm ginger and molasses flavors, ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy treats. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, ground ginger, 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 180 calories and feeds 16, 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: 25 min Serves 16 American cuisine 180 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 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, and 1 tsp baking soda until well combined.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large egg, 1/4 cup molasses, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Spread the dough evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup turbinado sugar evenly over the top.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 22-25 minutes until the edges are set and the center is firm but still soft. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

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