Sticky Ginger Date Pecan Bars Recipe
These Sticky Ginger Bars are a delightful combination of a spiced ginger cookie crust topped with a rich, gooey date and pecan toffee layer. The bars offer a perfect balance of warm spices, molasses sweetness, and crunchy nuts, finished with a hint of flaky salt for a sophisticated touch. Ideal for a cozy treat or festive dessert, these bars bake to a golden, bubbling perfection and slice into 16 delectable squares.
- Time: 55 min
- Servings: 16
Source: All Yum Cooks
Ingredients
- salted butter, softened
- tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- teaspoon ground ginger
- teaspoon ground cinnamon
- granulated sugar
- packed dark brown sugar
- molasses
- large egg yolk
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- all-purpose flour
- salted butter
- plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- plus 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- tablespoons honey
- tablespoons heavy cream
- chopped Medjool dates
- chopped pecans
- teaspoon flaky salt , for finishing