Cinnamon Coffee Bars

Name: Cinnamon Coffee Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup hot strong brewed coffee; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; GLAZE:; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 to 4 teaspoons whole milk

"I've made these bars for more than 40 years, and they're still a favorite," writes Marylou Crouch from Granite Falls, Washington. The recipe makes a small pan, so the two of you can enjoy a few and have some left to share.

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup hot strong brewed coffee
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons whole milk

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and coffee. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Spread into a well-greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a desired consistency. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 307 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Cinnamon Coffee Bars in Quick Cooking May/June 2004

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Bethia

Jan 9, 2015

Very moist and tastes so good.
deanna_62

Jul 3, 2011

Very good bars. I used coffee in the icing instead of milk...was very good!