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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.
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.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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.
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.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.5 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.1 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 2713 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 522.4 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 332.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 917 mg | 20% | |
*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.
