Welcome to another delightful recipe on our blog! Today, we’re bringing you a treat that’s perfect for any time of the year: Chewy Chai Bars. These bars are packed with warm spices and a rich, chewy texture that will make them a favorite in your household. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
Spice Mix:
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 reserved teaspoon of the spice mixture from above
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Directions
1. Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8″ baking pan with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking.
2. Make the Spice Mix
In a small bowl, combine the ground ginger, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. Set aside 1 teaspoon of this spice mixture for the topping.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add all but 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks of flour remain.
6. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the bars are baked but still soft in the center. Start checking for doneness at the 25-minute mark.
7. Prepare the Topping
While the bars are baking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the granulated sugar and the reserved teaspoon of spice mixture.
8. Top the Bars
When the bars are done baking, brush the topping mixture over them while they are still warm.
9. Cool and Serve
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, slice into 12 pieces and serve.
Additional Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 310 kcal per serving
- Servings: 12
Enjoy these delightful Chewy Chai Bars with a cup of tea or coffee, or share them with friends and family. They make a perfect addition to any gathering or a cozy afternoon at home. Happy baking!
Chewy Chai Bars
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
The Chewy Chai Bars are a delightful blend of aromatic spices and rich flavors, perfectly balanced to entice your palate. Each bite offers the warmth of ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon, making it an ideal treat for spice lovers.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅔ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the topping:
1 reserved teaspoon of the spice mixture from above
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8″ pan with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking.
Combine all the spices together in a small bowl, and set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking which adds to the base.
In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add all but 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture to the flour mixture.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until no streaks of flour remain.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 25 minutes. Begin checking the bars at 25 minutes; they should be baked but still soft in the center.
For the topping: Melt the butter, stir in the granulated sugar and the reserved teaspoon of spice mixture, and brush over the warm bars.
Let cool, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 310