Ginger Chocolate-Chip Bars

These were better on the second day...and the third...and the fourth...you get the picture. Enjoy!

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 1/4 cups light brown sugar

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350° F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.

With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat to combine. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Mix in the chocolate chips.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool completely in the pan, then cut into 32 bars (8 rows by 4 rows).

Yield : Makes 32 bars

Adapted from Real Simple