Gingerbread Salted Caramel Cookie Bars
Gingerbread Salted Caramel Cookie Bars are a delightful winter treat that perfectly blend spicy ginger and rich salted caramel. These cookie bars offer a chewy yet crunchy texture, drizzled with gooey caramel and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for an irresistible finish. They are ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, promising to warm your heart and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before sprinkling with sea salt flakes. Cut into squares once fully cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter. Substitute molasses with honey for a lighter flavor profile.