Chai-Spiced Buttercream Cookie Bars

Name: Chai-Spiced Buttercream Cookie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter (melted); ¾ cup light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon strong brewed chai tea (cooled); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; Pinch salt; ½ cup unsalted butter (softened); 1½ cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons strong brewed chai tea (cooled); Pinch ground cloves

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Prep:20minCook:20min

These chai-spiced buttercream cookie bars are soft, chewy, and full of warm fall flavor. Topped with a thick swirl of chai buttercream, they’re perfect for cozy baking days, fall dessert trays, or chai tea baking recipes.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:52:04 GMT