Best 6 Kahlua Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Kahlua Bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats feature a rich and moist chocolate cake base infused with the captivating essence of Kahlua, a world-renowned coffee liqueur. The velvety texture of the cake harmonizes perfectly with the creamy and decadent Kahlua frosting, creating a heavenly experience in every bite. This recipe collection offers variations to cater to different preferences, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

KAHLUA DREAM BARS



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I always double this recipe so everyone gets a piece. For a glaze with deeper flavor, use 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate and 2 ounces semisweet.-Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
3 cups confectioners' sugar
GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • In large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in cocoa until blended. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 160°, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan., For filling, in a large bowl, combine butter and Kahlua. Stir in confectioners' sugar. Spread over crust. Refrigerate until set., For glaze, in a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

KAHLUA BARS



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These rich, creamy bars have a wonderful kahlua flavor! I have made these for parties, girl's night out, and office get-togethers. It is always a hit!

Provided by Adopted Parisian

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 bars, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup Kahlua
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly crispy.
  • Cream eggs, cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, and kahlua until well-combined and smooth.
  • Pour evenly over crust.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over filling.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Place in fridge for about an hour to allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.9, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 147.4, Sodium 372.2, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 27.4, Protein 7.6

KAHLUA ICE CREAM SANDWICH BARS



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Quick & Easy

Yield 12 squares

Number Of Ingredients 4

11 ice cream sandwiches
1/2 cup Kahlua
2 Skor or Heath bars crushed.
1 large carton of cool whip

Steps:

  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan with ice cream sandwiches; cover the entire bottom of pan. Lightly pour Kahlua over the ice cream sandwiches. Mix crushed candy bar with Cool Whip and spread evenly over ice cream sandwiches. Sprinkle again with crushed candy bar and cover with plastic wrap and freeze. Cut into squares and serve. For a better presentation you can take melted caramel and sqeeze in a nice pattern on a plate and place ice cream square over caramel.

KAHLUA CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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This is a very easy recipe. I made these bars many years ago. I dug up this old recipe and tweaked it a little bit. I love chocolate chip cookies. These bars are delicious. They are a bar cookie with a delicious brown butter frosting. Great dessert for the holidays or any time.

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Chocolate

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 c flour double sifted
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 stick melted butter (1/2 cup)
3/4 c light brown sugar packed
1 egg
1/4 c kahlua
1 1/4 c milk chocolate chips
1/4 c toasted coconut
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans
FROSTING
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp kahlua divided
3 tsp milk
1 1/3 c measured then sifted powdered sugar
1/4 c chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Grease or line pan with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a bowl sift the flour. Then sift again with salt and baking powder.
  • 3. In another bowl beat butter and brown sugar together. Add the egg and beat until mixed. About 20 seconds.
  • 4. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Stir well. Add toasted coconut chocolate chips and nuts. Stir to incorporate well.
  • 5. Spread in pan. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. Edges will just begin to brown. Top will not be real brown.Do not over bake, or bars will be dry. Cool for a few minutes. Brush 1 tablespoon of Kahlua on top of cookies.
  • 6. Make frosting: In a pan melt butter. Stir until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat. Add 2 Tbsp Kahlua,and milk. Mix in the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. When cookies are cool. Spread with frosting and sprinkle nuts on top. Cut in to squares, and serve.

KAHLUA DREAM BARS



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This uses a 1/2 c Kahlua liquer in the topping! It sounds so delicious. It comes from "The Joy of Cookies" by Sharon Tyler Herbst. The author suggests using pecans in place of the coconut if you are not a fan of coconut. Prep time is a guess. Some ingredients are listed more than once and in different quantities because the first time is for the cookies base, and the second is for the topping.

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 48 bars, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 eggs
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Kahlua (any coffee liquer will work)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons additional Kahlua (optional)
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • To prepare cookie base: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour 1/2 c at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in pecans. Spread evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 12 minutes and then remove to a cooling rack.
  • To prepare topping: In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs, coffee powder and salt until light. Beating constantly at medium-high speed, add sugars 1/4 c at a time, beating well after each addition. Increase speed to high; continue beating until mixture is thick and pale and ribbons form in bowl when beaters are lifted, 5 to 10 minutes. With mixer running at medium speed, gradually add 1/2 c Kahlua, then flour and baking powder; beat only until combined. Fold in coconut. Pour evenly over partially baked crust.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven. If desired, drizzle remaining 2 tbl Kahlua. Return to oven; bake an additional 5 minutes or until top is set and evenly browned. Coo in pan on rack. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar. Cut into 48 (about 1 1/2") squares, cutting 6 strips one way and 8 strips the other way. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 55.6, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.3, Protein 1.1

KAHLUA CHEESECAKE BARS



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I'm not sure where I got this recipe - someplace online I think. These sound totally decadent. I'm guessing at the number of servings because I haven't made this yet.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons unsalted butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons Kahlua or 3 tablespoons strong coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Brownie Layer:.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Melt butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, eggs, powdered coffee and vanilla extract until blended.
  • Stir in cooled chocolate mixture.
  • Spread batter in an even layer in prepared pan.
  • Cheesecake Layer:.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and flour in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Beat in liqueur, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
  • Carefully pour over brownie layer and spread in an even layer.
  • Bake 20 minutes until the top is almost set.
  • Sour Cream Layer:.
  • Mix sour cream and sugar.
  • After bars have baked 20 minutes, remove pan from oven and carefully spread sour cream mixture over top.
  • Return to oven and bake 10 minutes longer.
  • Cool pan completely on wire rack before cutting in bars.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your Kahlua bars. Use real butter, cream cheese, and Kahlua liqueur.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry. The bars should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Kahlua bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover Kahlua liqueur. With their rich chocolate flavor and creamy filling, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Kahlua bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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