Windmill Cookie Bars

Introducing Windmill Cookie Bars – a delightful twist on the classic spiced cookie, perfect for any occasion. These chewy, golden bars are infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, delivering all the coziness of traditional windmill cookies in an easy-to-make bar form. Sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch, while optional crushed speculoos cookies take the flavor profile to the next level. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake, these bars are an effortless treat that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. Ideal for holiday gatherings or afternoon snacking, Windmill Cookie Bars will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 0.5 cup crushed speculoos cookies (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in almond extract and vanilla extract until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the sliced almonds and crushed speculoos cookies (if using) until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! These bars pair beautifully with coffee or tea.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1092.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4613.0

Total Fat 201.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 2210.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 651.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.7g	0%
Total Sugars 348.0g
Protein 75.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 797.1mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 2001.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 55.2%