Easy soft and chewy gingerbread cookie bars filled with chocolate chips. Everyone will love the soft and chewy texture of the cookie bars and the delicious gingerbread and chocolate flavors. They make the perfect treat to bake this Christmas season.
The cookie dough is made similar to a classic gingerbread cookie dough, except for the addition of chocolate chips. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased square baking dish and bake until the center comes out clean with a toothpick. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teapsoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger. In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar and molasses until smooth. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour mixture and mix until it is fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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