Triple-Layer Mocha Bars Recipe

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Layered with flavors of malted milk, coffee and coconut, these rich blue-ribbon bars win rave reviews every holiday season.

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Triple-Layer Mocha Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 36 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons chocolate malted milk powder
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
In another large bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add the sugar and vanilla; mix well. Combine the malted milk powder, flour, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Fold in the coconut and walnuts.
Spread over prepared crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over cooled bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: About 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 172 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 162 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Triple-Layer Mocha Bars in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2004, p44