Frosted Eggnog Spice Bars with Gingersnap Streusel

Indulge in the rich flavors of eggnog and warm spices with these decadent bars, topped with a crunchy gingersnap streusel and a creamy eggnog frosting.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup eggnog
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup gingersnap cookies, crushed
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon eggnog
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggnog, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined

In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan

In a small bowl, mix together crushed gingersnap cookies and chopped nuts

Sprinkle this streusel mixture evenly over the batter

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract until smooth

Drizzle the frosting over the cooled bars

Cut into squares and serve

Enjoy!