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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Muhammedlawal Adisa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these espresso bars again.
Waldermar Martinez
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
deborah miller
[email protected]These espresso bars are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They're relatively low in calories and sugar.
Mariam Hamza
[email protected]I've made these espresso bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Sunil Khatik
[email protected]These espresso bars are so moist and flavorful. I love the way the coffee and chocolate flavors meld together.
Mimi Funny
[email protected]I love that these espresso bars are gluten-free. I have a gluten intolerance and it's always a challenge to find delicious desserts that I can eat.
Adrianna Birrueta
[email protected]These espresso bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert. You can make them a day or two in advance and they'll still be delicious.
catdog87 me
[email protected]I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I still love these espresso bars. The coffee flavor is subtle and not at all bitter.
Sherdez Williams
[email protected]These espresso bars are a great way to use up leftover coffee. I always have a pot of coffee brewing, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it up.
JOSHUA OGUNGBENRO
[email protected]I love how versatile these espresso bars are. You can add different toppings to change up the flavor. I've tried them with chocolate chips, nuts, and even fruit.
Claudine Devnarain
[email protected]These espresso bars are so easy to make and they turn out so professional looking. I'm always getting compliments on them when I bring them to parties.
Hamad waqar
[email protected]I made these espresso bars for my friends and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Aaron Reidhead
[email protected]These espresso bars are the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. The coffee flavor is strong but not overpowering, and the chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness.
Redmi Mobile
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting desserts to try, and these espresso bars definitely fit the bill. They're unique, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
ThankGod Joseph
[email protected]These espresso bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
evans kinyua
[email protected]I love the combination of coffee and chocolate in these bars. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Lidia Guasp
[email protected]These espresso bars are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. They're sweet, chocolaty, and just the right amount of caffeine.
sayed faruk
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these espresso bars were a breeze to make. They turned out so delicious that I'm already planning to make them again for my next party.
Bryan Chibueze
[email protected]This recipe was surprisingly easy to follow and the results were incredible! The espresso bars turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.