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