Coffee crunch bars are a delightful dessert with a combination of crumbly, nutty crust, creamy coffee filling, and a buttery oat topping. Their rich and bold coffee flavor with a hint of sweetness makes them a popular treat among coffee and dessert enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your baking journey, this article will guide you through finding the best recipe for coffee crunch bars, considering factors such as ease of preparation, unique ingredients, and delightful variations that will please everyone's taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COFFEE CRUNCH BARS
Provided by Leah Reich
Categories Coffee Mixer Chocolate Dessert Bake Valentine's Day Kid-Friendly Almond Party Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
- Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in another medium bowl until blended, about 2 minutes. Add espresso powder and almond extract; beat 1 minute. Stir in flour mixture in 3 additions, mixing until just absorbed after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds (dough will be thick).
- Turn dough out onto ungreased rimmed baking sheet. Using hands, press dough into 12-inch square. Pierce all over with fork at 1-inch intervals.
- Bake until edges are lightly browned and beginning to crisp, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on sheet 1 minute. Cut into 48 bars. Immediately transfer to rack; cool (bars will crisp as they cool). DO AHEAD: Can be made 5 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
COFFEE CRUNCH BARS
This recipe came from one those leaftlets that flour companies (Gold Medal, I think), used to hand out. Since my copy is well-worn with the notation "excellent and "easy", I thought I would add it here.
Provided by Sweet PQ
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 23m
Yield 72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*. Blend all ingredients (except almonds & chocolate chips) thoroughly. Stir in the almonds and chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in an ungreased 15" x 10" x 1",jelly roll pan.
- Bake 18-25 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp. Cut into 2" x 1" bars while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 33.6, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 0.7
COFFEE TOFFEE CRUNCH BARS
These homemade candy bars are reminiscent of your favorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream - chocolate feuilletine crust and a coffee mousse are layered together for contrasting flavor and crunch. Once the bars have set, cut them into rectangles and top each with a white chocolate cremeux for a decadent, sweet treat.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories dessert
Time 10h30m
Yield About 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the base: Line a baking sheet with parchment and put a 15-by-11-inch ring mold on top. Spray the parchment and ring mold with cooking spray.
- Melt the praline paste and white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) a saucepan of simmering water, stirring to combine. Fold in the feuilletine. Spread evenly on the bottom of the prepared ring mold. Sprinkle the crushed toffee pieces over the crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- For the mousse: Put the milk chocolate in a large bowl. Bloom the gelatin sheets in a bowl of ice water until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Bring the milk, coffee extract, salt and bloomed gelatin to a boil in a medium saucepan. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve over the milk chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Allow to cool to 90 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Meanwhile, whip the cream by hand or with an electric mixer on medium speed until it holds a ribbon on the surface when the whisk is lifted.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Pour over the feuilletine base and smooth evenly with an offset spatula. Allow to set, about 45 minutes, then wrap with plastic wrap and freeze the layered base overnight.
- For the cremeaux: Put the white chocolate and glucose syrup in a large bowl. Bloom the gelatin sheets in a bowl of ice water until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Bring the cream, milk and bloomed gelatin to a boil in a large saucepan. Strain through a fine mesh sieve over the white chocolate and glucose. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface so it doesn't form a skin and cover the bowl with another piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Flip the frozen layered base over (still in the ring mold), peel off the parchment and place on another parchment-lined baking sheet. Run a hot knife around the edges of the layered base and lift the ring mold to remove. Let sit at room temperature until it can be cut, 15 to 20 minutes and no more than 30 minutes. Test by touching the center with your fingertip. If it leaves a fingerprint, it's ready to cut.
- Cut into 1-by-4-inch inch bars (or whatever size you want). Whip the cremeux to stiff peaks with an electric mixer on medium-high speed and place in a piping bag with a small plain round or star pastry tip. Pipe the cremeux in small dollops or rosettes on top of each bar.
COFFEE CRUNCH
Use this recipe to make Blum's Coffee Crunch Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for one 10-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick cooking mat; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, coffee, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat to 300 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat for 10 seconds. Sift baking soda evenly over sugar syrup. Whisk just until combined. Pour immediately into the center of the prepared baking sheet. Let stand, without spreading, until cool, about 30 minutes.
- When ready to use, tap the crunch lightly with a spoon or knife handle to crack. Break into irregular pieces.
COFFEE PECAN CRUNCH BARS W/COFFEE ICING
If you like pecans, this will become your favorite recipe..you can also use crushed butterscotch candy, pounded in a plastic bag until the pieces are no larger than 1/4"..or Bits of Brickle almond crunch candy..
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, ground espresso beans, baking powder, and salt -- set aside.
- In a large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat together butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, coffee mixture, vanilla, and almond extract until lightened and fluffy.
- Stir or beat in the flour mixture, then the pecans and candy, until evenly incorporated.
- Turn out the mixture into the pan, spreading to the edges.
- Place a sheet of wax paper over the layer, and press it out until flat and smooth on top. Peel off and discard the paper. Bake in the middle of the oven for 23-27 minutes or until just barely firm when pressed in the center and faintly darker at the edges; be careful not to overbake. Transfer to a wire rack and let stand until barely warm. For the icing -- In a small bowl, vigorously stir together the powdered sugar, butter, coffee mixture, vanilla and almond extract until well blended and smooth.
- Stir in enough warm water, a little at a time, to yield a slightly runny icing.
- Using a table knife, immediately spread the icing evenly over the bars, work quickly, at the icing firms rapidly.
- Let stand until completely cooled and the icing is completely set.about 1 hour.
- Using a large sharp knife cut into 24 bars, wipe knife clean between cuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.
- If freezing, leave the slab whole, then cut into bars when partially thawed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 39.6, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 15.1, Protein 3.1
CINNAMON CRUNCH BARS
These tasty bars are wonderful for gift-giving and very easy to make too!
Provided by Susan
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
- Arrange cinnamon graham crackers with sides touching in a single layer to cover the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the walnuts evenly over the crackers. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Cook stirring constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Continue to boil the syrup for 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and pour over crackers.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and slightly darker around the edges. Cool completely in the pan. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 32.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS
A little melting, stirring and chilling and you've got a chocolatey treat to enjoy with a cuppa. The kids can help, too
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 25m
Yield Cuts into 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently melt the butter, chocolate and syrup in a pan over a low heat, stirring frequently until smooth, then cool for about 10 mins.
- Stir the biscuits and sweets into the pan until well mixed, then pour into a 17cm square tin lined with foil and spread the mixture to roughly level it. Chill until hard, then cut into fingers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.29 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: High-quality ingredients will result in a more delicious coffee crunch bar. Use real butter, fresh eggs, and high-quality chocolate chips.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense coffee crunch bar. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the batter before baking: Chilling the batter will help the bars set more evenly and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the bars until they are just set: Overbaking can result in dry, crumbly bars. Bake the bars until they are just set in the center, about 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting: This will help prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Coffee crunch bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack or a special dessert, coffee crunch bars are sure to satisfy your craving. They are also a great way to use up leftover coffee. So next time you have a cup of coffee, save the grounds and make a batch of coffee crunch bars. You won't be disappointed!
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