Description
A delightful twist on traditional gingerbread cookies, these bars are soft, chewy, and packed with warm, spiced flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
- 1 cup dried fruits (apricots, figs, or raisins)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add honey and eggs, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and stir until incorporated. Fold in chopped nuts and dried fruits, then spread into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once cooled, drizzle with powdered sugar icing if desired, cut into bars, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding orange or lemon zest. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg