{"id":61396,"date":"2023-12-13T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T13:00:00","slug":"gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1200x1799-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! The perfect dessert to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1200x1799-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! The perfect dessert to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas desserts are where it\u2019s at! Once I year, I get so excited to bring our favorite sweet treats back. Some of our favorites are these <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-christmas-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas crack<\/a>, and my darling <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Grinch cookies<\/a>!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Close view of gingerbread sugar cookie bars stacked on a plate with sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-239062\" title=\"Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! The perfect dessert to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1200x1799.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Close view of gingerbread sugar cookie bars stacked on a plate with sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-239062\" title=\"Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! The perfect dessert to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\">Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars<\/h2>\n<p>These gingerbread sugar cookie bars are perfectly spiced and slathered with the most delicious cream cheese frosting. Forget the gingerbread men. This recipe is easier, faster, and incredibly delicious! They\u2019re so moist and heavenly! The tangy flavor of the cream cheese frosting perfectly complements the sweetness of the gingerbread base, making every bite a burst of flavor in your mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing cookie bars to parties is a no-brainer for me! They\u2019re easy, always everyone\u2019s favorite, and they make a lot! For more cookie bar recipes, try my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/neiman-marcus-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Neiman Marcus bars<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cherry-pie-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cherry pie bars<\/a>, or these delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/salted-caramel-butter-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">salted caramel bars<\/a>. You can\u2019t go wrong with any of them!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"First photo of dry ingredients added to a bowl. Second photo of wet ingredients added to a bowl. Third photo of the dough mixed together in a bowl. Fourth photo of the dough pressed into a pan. Fifth photo of the frosting mixed in a bowl. Sixth photo of the bars being frosted.\" class=\"wp-image-239064\" title=\"Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! The perfect dessert to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-150x150.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-1200x1200.png\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-1200x1200.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"First photo of dry ingredients added to a bowl. Second photo of wet ingredients added to a bowl. Third photo of the dough mixed together in a bowl. Fourth photo of the dough pressed into a pan. Fifth photo of the frosting mixed in a bowl. Sixth photo of the bars being frosted.\" class=\"wp-image-239064\" title=\"Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! The perfect dessert to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-1200x1200.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-ll-need-to-make-them\">What You\u2019ll Need to Make Them<\/h2>\n<p>These gingerbread sugar cookie bars use all of your standard baking ingredients, so you may not need to make a trip to the grocery store! Time to raid your pantry to make sure you have the molasses and all of the yummy spices. Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gingerbread-bars\">Gingerbread Bars<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/gold-medal-all-purpose-flour-2lbs\/-\/A-13016243?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">All-Purpose Flour<\/a>:<\/strong> This is the backbone of the recipe \u2013 the flour gives the congo bars structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/arm-hammer-pure-baking-soda-1lb\/-\/A-15133726?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Baking Soda<\/a>:<\/strong> \u00a0Helps create soft and airy baked goods.<\/li>\n<li>Baking Powder: Helps with the leavening so the bars rise just the right amount.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/iodized-salt-26oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-78140513?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Salt<\/a>:<\/strong> Just a pinch so the cookie bars turn out nice and flavorful!<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/organic-ground-ginger-1-6oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77616562?aflt=plt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Ground Ginger<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ground-cinnamon-2-37oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77586373?aflt=plt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Cinnamon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ground-nutmeg-2-12oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-84669674?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Nutmeg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/organic-ground-cloves-2oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77616542?aflt=plt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Cloves<\/a>:<\/strong> The perfect spices to create the gingerbread flavors in these bars.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/land-o-lakes-unsalted-butter-1lb\/-\/A-13227053?aflt=plt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Unsalted Butter<\/a>: <\/strong>Use melted and cooled butter here.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/granulated-sugar-4lbs-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-78471310?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Granulated Sugar<\/a>:<\/strong> I love the combination of both granulated and brown sugar for sweetness. <\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/light-brown-sugar-2lbs-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-78494376?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Brown Sugar<\/a>:<\/strong> Brown sugar gives the bars a caramel-like sweetness and a chewy texture.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/grandma-39-s-molasses-12-fl-oz\/-\/A-14777583?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Molasses:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Make sure to use unsulphered molasses for best results.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/vital-farms-pasture-raised-grade-a-large-eggs-12ct\/-\/A-18783617?aflt=plt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Egg<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Just 1 egg at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/mccormick-pure-vanilla-extract-1oz\/-\/A-13353205?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Vanilla Extract<\/a>:<\/strong> Helps to boost the overall flavor of the bars. It adds a touch of warmth and sweetness as well!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frosting<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Softened butter whips perfectly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream Cheese:<\/strong> Use room temperature and softened cream cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powdered Sugar:<\/strong> I like to sift my powdered sugar before adding it because it helps to achieve a smooth consistency with no bumps.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/mccormick-pure-vanilla-extract-1oz\/-\/A-13353205?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Vanilla Extract<\/a>:<\/strong> Flavors and sweetens the frosting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purple Food Coloring:\u00a0<\/strong>A little bit makes the icing appear whiter. Just a small drop or two.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sprinkles:<\/strong>\u00a0Use festive sprinkles if desired to make them cute and colorful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Top view of gingerbread cookie bars cut into squares on parchment paper. Sprinkles and gingerbread men are scatted around the bars. \" class=\"wp-image-239075\" title=\"Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! The perfect dessert to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-1200x1799.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of gingerbread cookie bars cut into squares on parchment paper. Sprinkles and gingerbread men are scatted around the bars. \" class=\"wp-image-239075\" title=\"Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! The perfect dessert to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-5-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-recipe\">Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>These easy gingerbread sugar cookie bars are a tasty Christmas treat! Prepare to meet your new Christmas party staple! Bars are simple to throw together and bake for a crowd. They are always a hit wherever they go!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gingerbread-bars-0\">Gingerbread Bars<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preheat Oven\/ Prepare Pan:<\/strong> Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9\u00d713 inch baking pan with pan spray. Line with parchment paper, if desired, but I highly recommend it! Leave a 1-inch overhang so that you can remove the bars easily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix the Dry Ingredients:<\/strong> In a medium mixing bowl, whisk all dry ingredients together then set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream the Wet Ingredients: <\/strong>Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter, both sugars, and molasses together until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients:<\/strong> Add in the dry ingredients a little at a time and mix until combined. Spread the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan using a spatula or your fingers. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frosting\">Frosting<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese:<\/strong> Beat butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with a hand mixer until smooth and combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the Powdered Sugar, Vanilla, and Food Coloring:<\/strong> Sift in the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Mix in the vanilla and then a very tiny bit of purple food coloring to make it more white.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spread the Frosting on the Bars: <\/strong>Spread the frosting over the cooled bars then add the sprinkles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Making the Best Sugar Cookie Bars<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These tips will help ensure that your gingerbread sugar cookie bars are thick, sweet, and fluffy! Every bite will be soft and chewy!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Baking Powder:<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure it\u2019s fresh and replace it every 6 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour:\u00a0<\/strong>Fluff your flour before you measure. This will avoid having dense or dry cookies. Use a whisk or spoon it in the measuring cup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powdered Sugar:<\/strong>\u00a0Sift if you want the frosting to be smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do Not Overbake:<\/strong>\u00a0Take the pan out of the oven as soon as the edges are slightly golden and the toothpick comes out clean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool Completely Before Frosting:\u00a0<\/strong>This is the hardest part in my opinion, but you don\u2019t want the frosting to melt and slide off of the bars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Line the Pan With Parchment Paper: <\/strong>You can line your pan with parchment paper or just grease it with cooking spray. Spread the dough out evenly to the edges using a rubber spatula.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it Pretty on Top:<\/strong> Feel free to top the frosting with sprinkles, chopped nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or nothing at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Store Leftovers<\/h3>\n<p>These should be stored in an airtight container. Due to the cream cheese in the frosting, these need to be stored in the fridge for food safety.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the Fridge:\u00a0<\/strong>Whether you\u2019re making these ahead of time or storing leftovers, keep them in the refrigerator. Your gingerbread sugar cookie bars will last for 3-4 days in an<a href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/2773249\/81938\/2092?subid1=52e41fac28963d1e058a1042&amp;subid2=https%3A%2F%2Ftherecipecritic.com%2Fchristmas-tree-cupcakes%2F&amp;sharedid=The%20Recipe%20Critic&amp;subid3=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fround-cupcake-carrier-made-by-design-8482%2F-%2FA-76198997&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fround-cupcake-carrier-made-by-design-8482%2F-%2FA-76198997#donotlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\u00a0airtight container<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Close view of a bite out of a sugar cookie bar.\" class=\"wp-image-239074\" title=\"Spread the holiday cheer with these festive gingerbread sugar cookie bars. 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These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles! 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They make any Christmas party come together. Whether you want a show-stopping cake or some sweet finger food, I\u2019ve got you covered. To be honest, I have too many favorites to count, so you\u2019ll want to head over to my full list of Christmas recipes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/holiday-recipes\/christmas\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for more inspiration!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars-7-1200x1799-1.jpg&amp;description=Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"38280\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/gingerbread-sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: TRC - RECIPE SAVE - DT - INL --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: TRC - RECIPE SAVE - MB - INL --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-51613\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"51613\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-51613-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"51613\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Gingerbread Cookie Bars<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-51613-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9\u00d713 inch baking pan with pan spray. Line with parchment paper, if desired, leaving a 1 inch overhang. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-51613-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium mixing bowl, whisk all dry ingredients together. Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-51613-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter, both sugars and molasses together until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-51613-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add in the dry ingredients a little at a time and mix until combined. Spread the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan using a spatula or your fingers. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Frosting<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-51613-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Beat butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with a hand mixer until smooth and combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-51613-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"> Sift in the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Mix in the vanilla and then a very tiny bit of purple food coloring to make it more white. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-51613-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and add the sprinkles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">343<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">51<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">48<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">219<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">128<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">36<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">465<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span 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