Soft Spice Bars
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Soft Spice Bars, the perfect blend of warm, cozy flavors and a tender, cake-like texture. Infused with a harmonious mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these bars are beautifully balanced by the richness of brown sugar and a touch of vanilla. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make dessert bakes up golden brown and can be topped with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Ideal for holiday gatherings, afternoon snacks, or anytime you crave a spiced treat, these bars are as delightful to make as they are to eat. Perfectly moist and subtly sweet, Soft Spice Bars will surely become a favorite in your recipe collection!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to lift the bars out easily after baking.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 8
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Dust the top with powdered sugar (if desired) before slicing into 12 bars.
Step 9
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (987.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3641.9 |
| Total Fat 159.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 770.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2713.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 522.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 332.5g | |
| Protein 42.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 133.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 474.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 917.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories