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Irresistible Dirty Chai Bars with Espresso Glaze

Dirty Chai Bars
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These Dirty Chai Bars blend spiced chai with espresso for a delicious treat perfect for coffee lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 bags Chai-flavored black tea (equivalent to 1 tablespoon of tea)
  • 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup Light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Table salt
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or cream (based on preference)
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso powder
  • 1 pinch Salt (to balance sweetness)
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Steep 5 to 6 bags of chai-flavored black tea in hot water until you have 1 tablespoon of concentrated tea.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 8 tablespoons of butter, ¾ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Add in 1 large egg and beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together 1 ¼ cups of flour, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While cooling, whisk together milk or cream, espresso powder, pinch of salt, and confectioners’ sugar for the glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars before slicing.

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