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Chai Latte Bars

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp instant coffee
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

PREP INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in the center of the oven.
  • Spray 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or baking spray.
  • Mix together cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking powder, and salt into a small prep dish and set aside.

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cut the ¾ cup of butter into small cubes and place in microwavable bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until butter is completely melted.
  • Whisk the instant coffee into the melted butter while it is still hot. You will see some granules in the butter, so let the mixture rest a minute or two, then whisk again. The melted butter should turn darker now.
  • Transfer the butter mixture into a medium mixing bowl and whisk in the white and brown sugars. Then whisk in vanilla extract.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking briskly in between additions until batter is thickened.
  • In a different, smaller bowl, whisk together the flour and spice mixture until incorporated.
  • Using a spatula, gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet with short, quick strokes until all ingredients are combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking dish and place in oven. Bake 35-40 mins, or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove pan to cool on wire rack.