Chewy Gingerbread Bars Recipe – Catalina Cooks

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Holiday sprinkles (optional)