These bars are kind of a cross between a blondie brownie and spicy cup of chai tea, but they aren't as rich, heavy, or as overwhelmingly sweet as a brownie. They are simple to make and utterly fantastic with a hot drink. As in, I highly recommend sipping something steaming when you make these. This would be perfect! Although a huge glass of milk wouldn't be terrible either. They are lovely and different without being so weird that everyone just passes them by. Don't they just look like Fall? :) Make them for a Holiday potluck, bring them to work, or pack them in your lunch all week. Either way, they are hard to resist! You, and maybe even your neighbor, will thank me.
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Adapted from Cooking For Seven
Recipe Updated 11/11
In the bowl of an electric mixer, add:
1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Mix with the paddle attatchment until smooth. Add:
1 c white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
the contents of two chai tea bags
pinch of salt
Mix dough just until combined. Spread dough-it will be sticky!-into a sprayed 9X13 inch baking pan and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean, or with just a few crumbs attached. Cool slightly before cutting.
Hello Brittany,
ReplyDeleteThese bars look wonderful! However, I do have a question before I attempt the recipe: Is it really only 1 cup flour? Given the amounts of the other ingredients, I would've expected more like 2 cups of flour.
Thank you for putting the recipe out for others to try! :) Hope you have a great day!
Joy
AAHH!! Thank you so much for catching that! I proof read all my posts-especially the recipes-but this one slipped by me. I forgot to include an additional 1 c of white flour. Fixed! This is what happens when you blog whilst sleep deprived...
DeleteThanks again! Hope you enjoy them!
Yes, this recipe looks terrific, but I have a question as well. When you say "the contents of two chai tea bags," shall I open the tea bags and add the loose tea to the batter?
ReplyDeleteAnxious to make these; I imagine the house smells wonderful as they're baking!
Absolutely! Rip them open and dump them in! Chai tea bags are easier to find then loose tea which is why I like to use them. But if you can find loose chai tea, it is 1 1/2 to 2 tsp of mix. Feel free to use only one tea bag if you want a milder flavor with just a hint of chai. And yes, they smell a-MAzing! Happy baking! And thanks for the questions!
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