Gingerbread Squares With Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Squares With Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup molasses; 3 tablespoons milk; Garnish: grated lemon rind

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
3 tablespoons milk
Garnish: grated lemon rind

1
Combine first 5 ingredients. Set aside.
2
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugars, beating until well blended. Add egg, beating until blended. Reduce speed to low; gradually add flour mixture, beating just until blended. Add molasses and milk, beating just until blended. Spread batter in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Spread with
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. Cut into squares. Garnish with grated lemon rind, if desired. Cut each bar in half, forming 2 triangles if desired.
5
Note: Frosted bars may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator 5 to 7 days. If you decide to freeze these bars, do not frost them before freezing. Add the frosting to partially thawed bars, and then cut into shapes.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Squares With Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Squares With Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting

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