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Soft Gingersnap Cake Bars

These Soft Gingersnap Cake Bars are the perfect dessert to bring to family and friends for the holidays! Spread some warmth this Christmas with a tasty homemade treat!

Soft Gingersnap Cake Bars

Cake mix recipes are some of my favorites to create! I can’t tell you enough how much everyone loved these bars at my house. They are about one of the easiest desserts you’ll make and can we talk about how delicious they are? A perfect, soft cake like chewy bar with just the right gingerbread flavors. Don’t wait a second longer, make these simple bars NOW 🙂

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I love jazzing up cake mixes….no one will ever guess these bars start with a cake mix. Trust me 🙂

All ingredients into the mixing bowl.

Almost done. Ginger, cinnamon and lots of cinnamon chips!

Transfer your dough to a parchment lined baking dish, press evenly then bake!

Let cool then cut your bars into nice little squares. Dust with powdered sugar and EAT.

Soft Gingersnap Cake Bars

These Soft Gingersnap Cake Bars are the perfect dessert to bring to family and friends for the holidays! Spread some warmth this Christmas with a tasty homemade treat!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cake bars
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Jenny
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Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened (partially melted)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup cinnamon chips
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Place cake mix, butter, egg, molasses, ginger, cinnamon and cinnamon chips in a large bowl, mix to combine until dough forms. Transfer to prepared baking dish and press evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until baked through. Let cool for 30-60 minutes before cutting into squares. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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