ESPRESSO BARS
This recipe is for all you coffee lovers out there! A light frosting of coffee cream cheese on dark, moist bars mimics the cream on a cup of espresso. If you can't find instant espresso, regular instant coffee will do. This recipe comes from HOMEMAKER'S magazine.
Provided by Boyz 5
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 15 bars
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dissolve espresso powder in water; set aside.
- In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, espresso mixture and vanilla; beat just until blended.
- Sift together flour and cocoa; stir.
- Spread batter in greased 9-inch square baking pan.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean (don't over bake) Let cool.
- FROSTING: With electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, butter, espresso powder and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually beat in enough icing sugar to give spreading consistency.
- Spread over cooled base.
- Dust top lightly with cocoa through a small sieve.
- (May be wrapped airtight and stored up to 1 day or frozen).
- Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 87.2, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 25.3, Protein 2.5
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Khpal Zalmi Vines
[email protected]These bars are the perfect gift for a coffee lover.
Brittany Reichman
[email protected]I love the way these bars look. They're so festive and colorful.
Umesh Joshi
[email protected]These bars are the perfect way to start my day. They're sweet, caffeinated, and delicious.
AzamAli Jutt
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Dost Sh
[email protected]These bars are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they're perfect for a special occasion.
James Njuguna
[email protected]I'm not a coffee drinker, but I still loved these bars. The chocolate chips and nuts add a nice sweetness and crunch.
Brandon Birdsong
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover espresso. I always have some leftover after making coffee in the morning, and these bars are the perfect way to use it up.
Ciara Griffith
[email protected]I love that these bars are made with real espresso powder. It gives them such a rich flavor.
Elizabeth Clingan
[email protected]These bars are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and they have a great coffee flavor.
Rana Aman
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make. They turned out perfect!
Emese Korom
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Labu Labu
[email protected]These bars were delicious! I loved the combination of coffee and chocolate. They were also very easy to make.
fardaws Bbk
[email protected]The bars were a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Subanya Senadi
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I'll use half the amount of sugar.
Efrain Magdaleno
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of espresso, but I loved these bars. The coffee flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The chocolate chips and nuts add a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
Nuwamanya Godfrey
[email protected]These espresso bars were a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
Carlos Diaz
[email protected]This espresso bars recipe was amazing! The coffee flavor was rich and bold, and the chocolate chips added a perfect touch of sweetness. I loved the way the bars held together without being too dense or crumbly. I will definitely be making these again