Silly Cake Gingerbread House Bars (Print View)

Playful gingerbread bars with chewy center, vivid toppings, and festive spices. A fun treat for any occasion.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon ground ginger
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1/2 cup molasses
12 - 1 large egg
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

14 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
15 - 1 cup assorted candies such as gumdrops, chocolate buttons, or candy-coated chocolates
16 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and creamy. Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Evenly spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until surface is set but center remains slightly soft.
06 - Remove pan from oven. Immediately sprinkle mini marshmallows, assorted candies, and white chocolate chips over warm surface. Return to oven and bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until marshmallows puff and candies begin to melt.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using parchment overhang. Slice into 16 bars once fully cooled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour so you get festive flavor fast
  • Uses basic ingredients plus whatever candies you have left from decorating
  • Super kid friendly and fun to make together
  • Packed with classic gingerbread spice and gooey sweetness
  • Easy to cut and serve at parties or potlucks
02 -
  • High fiber from the molasses and whole spices
  • Easily doubles for parties or larger crowd
  • Keeps soft and chewy even after a few days
03 -
  • Do not overbake These are best just set in the center so keep an eye on your oven
  • For extra spice toast the ginger in a dry pan for thirty seconds before whisking with flour
  • Make slicing simpler by dipping your knife in hot water and wiping between cuts

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