Iced Gingerbread Bars
"Soft, chewy, no rolling pin involved, and loaded with rich molasses and ginger flavor. There are also no eggs which could be helpful if you need an egg-free holiday dessert. I'm not shy with the spices because there's nothing worse than bland and the bars are robustly flavored without being overpowering. However, if you're very sensitive to spices dial things back a bit. Sweet icing compliments the warming spices beautifully...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (don't overmeasure)
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 cup medium or mild molasses (don't use blackstrap, too harsh)
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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about 2 teaspoons water, cream, or milk
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