Caramel Spice Bars with Creamy Glaze

Introduction

These Caramel Spice Bars are the perfect blend of warm spices, rich caramel flavor, and a luscious creamy glaze. Soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious, these bars are great for cozy gatherings, holiday treats, or just an indulgent snack with a cup of coffee. The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and buttery caramel makes every bite melt in your mouth!

Ingredients

For the Bars:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ cup caramel sauce

For the Creamy Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Making the Bars:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
4. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the caramel sauce, creating swirls without fully mixing.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bars cool completely before adding the glaze.

Making the Glaze:

1. Whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth in a small bowl.
2. Pour over the cooled bars and spread evenly.
3. Allow the glaze to set before slicing into bars.

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy these Caramel Spice Bars with a warm coffee, a drizzle of extra caramel, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!