Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars Recipe

Spice up your life with these irresistible Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars! A delightful twist on classic shortbread, these bars are bursting with the warm, spicy flavors of candied ginger and cardamom. Easy to make in a food processor, they're the perfect treat for ginger lovers. Adapted from a recipe by Linda Faus, these bars are dangerously addictive – be warned!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 377.6 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars

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How to Make Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  3. Finely chop 1 cup of crystallized ginger and set aside.
  4. In a food processor, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Pulse to combine.
  6. Cut 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed, into the flour mixture.
  7. Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg. Add 2 tablespoons of the beaten egg to the food processor and mix until moist crumbs form.
  9. Add the chopped candied ginger and pulse until moist clumps form. Do not overmix.
  10. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  11. Brush the remaining beaten egg over the top of the dough.
  12. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is set.
  13. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting.
  14. Cut into 18 bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

65g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars?

Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars?

Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars has approximately 377.6 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars?

The key ingredients for Candied Ginger Cardamom Bars are All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Ground Cardamom, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Unsalted Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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