Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Apple Butter-Cream Cheese Frosting - Recipe from Price Chopper
Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Apple Butter-Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the festive flavors of these Gingerbread Cookie Bars, boasting a rich blend of cinnamon, ginger, and molasses, baked to golden perfection. Topped with a luscious apple butter-cream cheese frosting and adorned with vibrant sprinkles, these delightful bars are the perfect treat for any holiday celebration. Found in the Gatherings Holiday 2023 magazine.
Indulge in the festive flavors of these Gingerbread Cookie Bars, boasting a rich blend of cinnamon, ginger, and molasses, baked to golden perfection. Topped with a luscious apple butter-cream cheese frosting and adorned with vibrant sprinkles, these delightful bars are the perfect treat for any holiday celebration. Found in the Gatherings Holiday 2023 magazine.
- Preheat oven to 350°; spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. In large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat 3/4 cup butter, sugars and molasses 2 minutes or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl occasionally. Add eggs, 1 at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Reduce speed to low; gradually add flour mixture and beat 30 seconds or until just incorporated. Press dough into bottom of prepared dish; bake 25 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool completely.
- In separate large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, apple butter and remaining 1/2 cup butter 2 minutes or until smooth. Makes about 2 cups.
- Spread bar with frosting; sprinkle with sprinkles. Cut into 24 squares.
