Gingerbread Squares
Place these moist squares in a parchment paper-lined gift box.
Recipe by Cooking Light December 2002
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06/04/2017
Taste great..easy to make...one question....middle did not rise as much as edges....wonder if have to warm up pan first
08/11/2013
These basic gingerbread bar cookies are really easy to make (no mixer needed!), and they'll work as cake if you cut them a bit bigger (they are great with a spoonful of vanilla ice cream). I made as directed, except for increasing ginger to 1 and 1/2 tsp. and using liquid egg whites b/c I was out of eggs. Next time I would cut the sugar somewhat or change to brown sugar and definitely up the ginger more to the 1 TB used in Laurie Colvin's wonderful recipe in her book, Home Cooking. She also uses a pinch of allspice and cloves.
12/31/2011
Deep dark molasses flavor - a wonderful old-fashioned feel to the texture and taste. More molasses squares than gingerbread squares; increase the spices for more ginger flavor.
03/17/2011
Great texture with a tender crumb. A little too sweet for me though, and not spicy enough. Next time, I'd add some clove and more ginger and reduce sugar to 1/3 cup and hope that doesn't affect the texture too much! I didn't have buttermilk, so I did the old standby of using regular milk, but adding a bit of acid to curdle it.
10/15/2010
Made a double batch for a bake sale - very popular. Even people who don't usually like gingerbread liked this one. It is fluffier and less dense than typical gingerbread. I will definately make it again for my family, with some lemon sauce to top it off.
01/18/2010
Oh my goodness - these are delicious!! I almost don't believe that they are light :) I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out just like in the picture and as delicious as everyone says!
10/31/2009
I've made this recipe many many times. Easy: only a whisk and bowl to clean up. If no buttermilk, I use yogurt or sour cream - either work great. These squares have a rich flavor from the molasses. The entire house smells wonderful as it cooks. I double the recipe, put in 9x12 pan and cook for 50min. We love applesauce or vanilla yogurt for topping the warm squares.
11/16/2008
Tasty brownie-like gingerbread. Very quick & easy to make.
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