Gingerbread Bars - CookingHub

Ingredients

• 2 TSP of anise seeds - whole (or 1/2 TSP of ground )
• 1 TSP of fennel seeds - whole (or 1/2 TSP of ground )
• 1 TSP of cloves - whole (or 1/2 TSP of ground )
• 2 TSP of cinnamon - ground
• 1 TSP of allspice - ground
• 1 TSP of ginger root - ground
• 4 egg - room temperature (remove from the fridge about an hour before you start)
• 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar
• 2 sticks of unsalted butter - room temperature (½ LB)
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of rye flour (*)
• 2 TBSP of cocoa powder
• 1 TBSP of baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups of milk
• 1 cup of prune preserve (or plum preserve)
• 1 TSP of vanilla extract
• 1 TSP of oil (any kind)
• 2 TBSP of all-purpose flour (adjust if needed)
• 1/2 recipe chocolate coating (store-bought or recipe here )
• 1x Measuring Cups
• 1x Measuring Spoons
• 1x Mortar and Pestle Set (or small food precessor)
• 1x Kitchen Mixer with Whisk Attachment
• 1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT)
• 1x French Whisk (optional)
• 1x Silicone Spatula
• 1x 9 or 10” cake pan or Baking Dish or Roast Pan or Medium Chafer Pan (with High Rims at least 3")
• 1x Chef’s knife
• 1x Offset Spatula