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Gingerbread 7-Layer Bars

November 26, 2012 by thedomesticrebel | 31 Comments

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Gingerbread seven layer bars recipeI hope you all had a wonderful, filling Thanksgiving holiday!!

As you may have noticed, I was a bit MIA on the blog and my social media outlets for the past couple days. Blame it on the tryptophan, or the fact that my blood type is now cornbread stuffing, but honestly, I couldn’t even pull myself away from food or libations long enough to even check my personal Facebook, much less blog.

I know. Priorities.

Maaaybe it was because ’tis the season of eating. Or because I mentally claimed like, 1035964785 things on the dinner table that I HADTOEATRIGHTTHISSECOND for like, the past 5 days. Either way, I haven’t been doing much except for eating, online shopping, eating some more, and drinking.

But don’t you worry. I’ve been exercising. I discovered this revolutionary concept, almost like reverse exercise osmosis. If you eat enough, your stomach will puff out naturally from being so full. And the next day, your abs will be sore because you were working your abs out from eating so much. Or maybe it’s just me this happens to.

Either way, I totally have the sore abs to prove it and I didn’t even get in the crunch-position. Booyah. I’m waiting by the phone so when the Nobel Peace Prize people call me for my innovative technology in the eating/exercising equation, I’ll be prepared with my interview speech. I fully intend on responding to their questions by stuffing my face with burgers, seasoned fries, and spumoni sundaes.

Or, these bars which are basically my new BFF. Holy heck they’re yummy.

Ever since I posted my Chocolate Peanut Butter 7-Layer Bars, they’ve exploded my stats here on the site. They’re so popular! And for good reason, too; they’re rich and delicious, and such a no-brainer dessert to make. Sprinkle a bunch of yummy junk on top of a crust, pour on some sweetened condensed milk (aka nectar of the gods) and you’re dunzo. So, allow me to introduce you to the holiday version: gingerbread.

A stack of gingerbread seven layer bars on a green and white clothYou’ll be happy to get to know each other. In fact, I think you’ll be BFFs, too. You guys are so lucky to have a delicious bar and a genius sciencey friend as a BFF.

Close-up of a gingerbread seven layer bar on a glass of milkGingerbread 7-Layer Bars *adapted from my Chocolate Peanut Butter 7-Layer Bars recipe HERE 

4.5 from 2 reviews
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Gingerbread 7-Layer Bars
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel
Recipe type: Bars
Prep time:  15 mins
Cook time:  45 mins
Total time:  1 hour
Serves: 15
 
Warm up with the classic, spicy flavor of gingerbread in these awesome seven layer bars! Topped with different flavors and textures, everything merries together to make one helluva bar.
Ingredients
  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 pkt Duncan Hines Gingerbread Flavor Creations
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup crushed white chocolate pretzels
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup cinnamon chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup miniature Rolos, unwrapped
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • ¾ can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line the pan with foil; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, the gingerbread flavor packet, egg and melted butter with a rubber spatula until combined. Stir in the crushed white chocolate pretzels to blend. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from the oven and top evenly with the white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, pecans, Rolos and toffee bits. Drizzle evenly with the can of condensed milk.
  4. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until center is set and lightly golden + bubbly. Allow the bars to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Store airtight at room temperature, up to 3 days.
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These bars are SOSOSO good! I love gingerbread, and if you do, too, you’ll flip for these. The flavors + textures are out of this world and work so harmoniously with the traditional spicy flavors of the gingerbread. First, the bars are soft but have that salty crunch from the white chocolate pretzels. Next, the toppings: what can I say but YUM!? Everything is so crunchy and buttery and gooey.. totally perfect. I stuck with mostly a white chocolate/cinnamon scheme here, but if you’d prefer, you could certainly sprinkle on some semi-sweet chocolate chips as well; however, I thought the chocolate from the Rolos was just right 🙂

Have a fantabulous Monday!!

xo, Hayley

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  1. The Witch's Kitchen says

    November 26, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Omg! YUM!

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  2. [email protected] Reflections of a Bookworm says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:31 am

    “Food or libations” you actually crack me up! Awesome recipe, one I’ll have to tackle this payday 😉

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  3. crazyforcrust says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:23 am

    I’m with you on the eating. Like, it’s ALL I DID all weekend. And then I baked more on Sunday. Wish it had been these bars. OMG so good girl!

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  4. somethingswanky says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Um hi– freaky telepathic connection going on! We both did gingerbread 7 layer bars!! But they’re WAY different from each other, which is so cool! White chocolate pretzels and rolos? Omg….

    Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:05 am

    You just made my Monday with these!

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  6. The Farm Girl says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:33 am

    Those look amazing!! Pinned and can’t wait to make 🙂

    Reply
  7. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Not fair with those close up shots! Tempting us so 🙂 YUMMMMMMY!

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  8. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Love love love 7 layer bars and this is a GREAT spin on them! Love gingerbread, molasses and all the flavors of the holidays!

    Reply
  9. ashley says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:44 am

    That’s one way to get an ab workout – just stuff yourself to the max haha. These look so good! Such a great combo of flavors going on here…

    Reply
  10. carrian says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    yup, those look divine. Utterly, completely wonderful

    Reply
  11. [email protected] Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    You are killing me with the Goodness of the yummies you keep making!! I love it! Bring on the Fat Pants I’m gonna need them! = )

    Reply
  12. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    OMG, I’ve been working out like a fiend and I didn’t even know it!! I love this concept of reverse exercise osmosis. I also love the concept of these gingerbread 7-layer bars happening to my mouth–devine!

    Reply
  13. Luv What You Do says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    These look wonderful in EVERY way. I see a lot of gingerbread in my future!

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  14. Nicole @ Lapetitebaker says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    You are making my fat pants dance in excitement!

    Reply
  15. Julie (@tablefortwoblog) says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    hahaha i love that you said your blood type is now cornbread – i feel the same way!! i ate way too much stuffing! and now you’re trying to fatten me up more with 7 LAYER BARS — curses!! but they definitely look worth it 😉

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  16. Tanya says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Holy heck is right!!!! I could stuff my face withe these, my new BFF’s. Nevermind that I’ve gone up a pant size!!! Doesn’t matter, I got all January to work out! I’ll be trying your new an workout!

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  17. Mercedes says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    These look so over the top good and I cannot believe all of the fantastic ingredients you packed into one bar!

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  18. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    7 layers of heaven!! Please send me a whole pan!

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  19. Baker Street (@bakerstreet29) says

    November 26, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Woah! 7 layers – each layer more decadent than the other. Think I’ll give your recipe a try over the weekend 🙂

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  20. Back for Seconds says

    November 26, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    Ok. These bars? Best.Idea.Evah. They’ve got it all. Salty, sweet, crunch, goo….must have one (or the whole pan) ASAP!!

    Reply
  21. spiffycookie says

    November 27, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Yes! I love this, yet another great flavor change for 7 layer bars

    Reply
  22. Patty says

    December 16, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    I’ve tried all the stores around me and I cannot find the D.H. Gingerbread Flavor Creations packet. All my stores carry the regular packets but not this one. Do you think it can be left out or can you suggest a substitute?

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      December 16, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Patty! Sorry you’re having trouble finding the Gingerbread flavor–it was pretty elusive here, too. You can definitely leave it out–the other flavors from the candies should give you that gingerbread flavor. However, if you want a stronger gingerbread base, feel free to add cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or ginger spice to the batter. You should be able to recreate that flavor through that 🙂

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  23. Patty says

    December 18, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Hi Hayley. I decided to add 1 Tablespoon of molasses instead of the gingerbread packet which I never found. The bars turned out really well and I think the molasses gave it a great depth of flavor. Thanks!!

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      December 18, 2012 at 7:53 pm

      Patty, what an excellent move!! I bet that made these bars SO rich and delicious–that molasses was a genius addition! Thanks for letting me know, and happy holidays!

      Reply
  24. Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:09 am

    WOAAHHHHHH WOAHHHHH WOAHHHH! AMAZING! Sounds like a foodgasm to me!

    Reply
  25. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    November 12, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Dang gurl! These look outrageous! Keep up the good work and by work I mean Nobel Peace Prize winning work.

    Reply

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