Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Bars with Eggnog Frosting are an easy Christmas dessert that everyone will love! The warm, festive flavors bring comfort and joy!
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Forget about those hard, dry, cut out gingerbread cookies you are used to, and instead whip up a batch of these super easy, soft and chewy gingerbread bars! The combination of rich molasses and ginger with the creamy eggnog cream cheese frosting is simply divine!
Christmas baking is in full swing in our home, and my kids and I are having so much fun! The other day was so nice and sunny (albeit cold), and I took the opportunity to shoot a quick video for you all to show you how fun and easy these bars are to make. The recipe comes from my cookbook, Brownies, Blondies, and Bars (on sale now!). I added the eggnog frosting for a extra festive touch!
The bars are easy to make – taking photos and videos? Not so much, haha! You see, I have 5 small children and recently the baby and 2 year old have decided they need to make it their mission to have ALL of my attention, all the time. As in, they don’t want me to pay attention to anyone else. If the baby is on my lap, the 2 year old squeezes his way between us so that he is now the closest to me. The baby has now learned this trick himself, and loves to try it out whenever I am holding any of his siblings. It’s adorable and funny, and impossible to get anything done 😉
So basically, when the sun was shining and all the children were playing happily, I took advantage of of it and made a video. I know it’s not the best of the best, but don’t be too hard on me – I’m still learning. (If you missed my very first video, watch it here! And for the love of all that is delicious, make that recipe too!!)
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Christine @ myblissfulmess says
These look fun, festive and delicious! Definitely going to give them a try. I love the Gingerbread and Eggnog combo!
Linda says
Plan on making for neighborhood party, did you use dark brown sugar and dark molasses or light?
Stephanie Brubaker says
I used regular molasses and light brown sugar, however, you can use dark and it will have a deeper flavor. Enjoy!
Mary says
I made these for a Christmas gathering, and they were delicious! Everyone loved them
Angel says
Do you use fresh grated ginger or some other form in the recipe?
Stephanie Brubaker says
I use ground ginger in this recipe. Enjoy!
Ali says
Love the idea of combining gingerbread and eggnog. Gonna try these out for Christmas 🙂
Nicole Hood says
Oh yeah I am all about that egg nog frosting!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Great minds think alike, I just posted a recipe for gingerbread brownies with eggnog frosting!
Stephanie Brubaker says
That’s so funny! And here I was thinking eggnog with gingerbread was unusual, haha! I have to check yours out now 🙂
Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says
That egg nog frosting! Delicious!
Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says
your gingerbread bars look so delicious and so festive!
Michelle Goth says
We are into the Christmas baking right now ourselves! It’s fun isn’t it?? These bars look divine!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Great video! And these look seriously so delicious.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
These are so cute and so festive! I love the frosting! My husband would love these!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I wish I had one of these right now! And that frosting – swoon!
Cookin Canuck says
I remember that stage well when my boys were little. Never enough mummy attention! These bars are the perfect holiday combo – gingerbread and eggnog. Yum!
Carrie says
These look so good! Perfect for Christmas!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
What a festive combination of flavors! Nothing like gingerbread and eggnog at the holidays!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
That eggnog frosting sounds amazing!!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
My two favorite flavors together!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I have to say that I’m not a huge fan of the Gingerbread Cookies…..but THESE!! I think I would go crazy for them.
Sharon @What the Fork says
Wow I love these gingerbread bars! The video is great too!
Ali says
This looks so good! Can’t wait to try it out. 🙂
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
These look like holiday perfection!!! I am obsessed with eggnog lately (well, the almond non-egg-y kind, but same thing). I can’t wait to try these bars!!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
Gingerbread is my favorite thing this time of year and these bars sound amazing!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven says
Yum – these flavors sound so good! And, congrats on your video!
The Food Hunter says
I can tell you these are going to be a hit at my holiday party
Asad Jafar says
Looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing. Will give a try at Christmas!
Kelly Lynn's Sweets and Treats says
These look yummy and perfect for Christmas! Pinned!