Description
Brown Butter Gingerbread Cookie Bars are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the rich nuttiness of brown butter with the warm spices of gingerbread. These chewy bars evoke cozy memories of winter nights and festive gatherings, making them perfect for any occasion. Their golden-brown appearance is as inviting as their flavors, ensuring they will be a hit whether served at celebrations or enjoyed with your morning coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty (5-7 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and granulated sugar, then whisk in the warm browned butter.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg