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!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in almond extract and vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the sliced almonds and crushed speculoos cookies (if using) until evenly distributed.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy! These bars pair beautifully with coffee or tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.7 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.1 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2211 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 651.3 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 348.0 g | ||
| Protein | 75.6 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 797 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 2001 mg | 43% | |
*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.
