Delicious and Spicy Iced Ginger Bars Recipe

These iced spiced ginger bars are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a hint of warmth from the ginger and cinnamon. They are easy to make and great for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
6. Press the dough into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
7. Allow the bars to cool completely before mixing powdered sugar and milk to make the icing.
8. Spread the icing over the cooled bars and let set before cutting into squares and serving.

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