Description
Chai-Spiced Winter Cookie Bars are the ultimate cozy treat for chilly days. With a delightful blend of warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, these soft and chewy bars evoke the essence of winter in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a quiet night at home, they are easy to make and sure to impress. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this heartwarming dessert that is not only delicious but also beautifully Instagram-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, chai spice blend, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg