Gingerbread Chess Bars are a festive holiday treat that combines the rich flavors of gingerbread with the creamy goodness of chess bars. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire.
Ingredients: 1 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. 1 cup cream cheese, softened. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 2 eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Pinch of salt. 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for a few hours or until they are firm and chilled. Dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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