Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares.
Notes
- Soften butter for easier mixing.
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft texture; start checking a few minutes early.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to help them set properly.