IRISH COFFEE BARS - CHEWY DELICIOUS BLONDIES

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These bars are amaaaazing! Vanilla and coffee flavored blondies topped with sliced almonds and a whiskey flavored glaze. Very unique, very rich in flavor! Use Irish whiskey to keep it authentic! This recipe came from Martha Stewart magazine, March 2012.

Provided by Dans La Lune

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 2 inch squares, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons freshly ground coffee (use decaf if you're concerned about caffeine!)
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds, skin on
1 tablespoon melted butter, warm
2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, and line with parchment. (If you don't have parchment, you can use PAM with good results as well).
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Melt the 2 cups of butter, and pour into a mixing bowl with brown sugar, ground coffee, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Stir to combine.
Stir in eggs and vanilla extract.
Stir in flour mixture until just combined.
Pour batter into pan, and sprinkle with almonds.
Bake 27 - 30 minutes, depending on how chewy you like your blondies (a shorter baking time results in a chewier blondie). Let cool completely before adding glaze.
Make the glaze by whisking together 1 tablespoon of melted butter and whiskey.
Gradually whisk in confectioners sugar until glaze is thick but pourable (you may not need all the sugar).
Using a spoon or a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip, drizzle glaze over blondies in a rough crosshatch pattern.
Let glaze dry 1 hour.
Cut blondies into 2 inch squares.
Blondies can be stored at room temperature up to 2 days, or freeze in an airtight container for longer keeping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 283.6, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 43.2, Protein 4.2

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abdu man

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These blondies are a great way to end a meal. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and the coffee flavor is just right. I'll definitely be making these again.

Abdisalam madar

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These blondies are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and the coffee flavor is just right. I'll definitely be making these again.

Adam Wiggins

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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I loved these blondies. They're so moist and chewy, and the coffee flavor is subtle. I'll definitely be making these again.

Hamza Kayani

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These blondies are a great way to start the day. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and the coffee flavor is just right. I'll definitely be making these again.

Shaam Walii

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I made these blondies for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.

Mshujah Khalid

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These blondies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The coffee flavor is not overpowering and the blondies are moist and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.

Ashley Coles

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I've made these blondies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the coffee flavor.

Noor Boobon

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These blondies are a great way to use up leftover coffee. They're also a great snack or dessert. I'll definitely be making these again.

Johannes Van Rooyn

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I made these blondies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.

Kristy Russell

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These blondies are perfect for a coffee break. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and the coffee flavor is just right. I'll definitely be making these again.

Moh7med King

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I'm not usually a fan of blondies, but these are an exception. They're so delicious and I love the coffee flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.