Chai Spiced Streuselkuchen Bars (Druckversion)
Soft bars with chai spices and buttery streusel, perfect for a cozy dessert or coffee break.
# Zutaten:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 1 large egg
→ Chai Spice Swirl
06 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
12 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Streusel Topping
13 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Glaze (optional)
18 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
19 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream
20 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Anleitung:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment, allowing overhang on two sides.
02 - Combine flour, sugar, and salt for the base in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Mix in the egg until just incorporated. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
03 - Blend brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, allspice, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly onto the base, then gently swirl mixture into dough using a knife.
04 - Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until clumps form. Distribute streusel evenly over the chai spice layer.
05 - Bake for 32–36 minutes, until the top is golden and set. Cool completely on wire rack in the pan.
06 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars if desired. Lift bars using parchment, cut into 16 squares, and serve.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Features warm chai spices for comforting flavor
- Perfect alongside tea or coffee as a sweet treat
02 -
- These bars contain wheat, dairy, and eggs
- Chai spice flavor comes from a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, allspice, and pepper
03 -
- Swap half the flour for whole wheat for extra flavor
- Add toasted nuts to the streusel for crunch