Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Preheat the oven to 350F and grease and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt for the cookie dough.

In the mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

Mix in the egg and vanilla.

Pour in the dry ingredients and fold to combine using a spatula.

Fold in the chocolate chips and transfer the dough to a separate bowl.

For the gingerbread blondie, in a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and spices.

In the mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and molasses.

Mix in the egg and vanilla.

Pour in all of the dry ingredients and mix to combine, ensuring all ingredients are fully combined.

Add the gingerbread batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Add globs of the cookie dough on top, leaving gaps to allow the gingerbread base to show through.

Gently press the dough flat with your fingers.

If not adding gingerbread cookies, bake for 30-35 minutes. If adding cookies, bake for 25 minutes, then add cookies and bake for another 5-10 minutes.

Allow the bars to cool for 20 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for about an hour until completely chilled.