MOCHA TOFFEE CASHEW BARS

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Categories     Coffee     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cashew     Edible Gift     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons instant-espresso powder* dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
3/4 cup salted roasted cashews (4 oz), chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at moderately high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in yolk and vanilla, then gradually add espresso mixture, beating until combined well. Add flour and salt and mix at low speed until just combined.
  • Spread batter evenly in an ungreased 15 1/2- by 10 1/2-inch baking pan (1 inch deep) and bake in middle of oven until top puffs slightly and sides pull away from edge of pan, 16 to 22 minutes. (Watch carefully toward end of baking; base can burn easily.)
  • While base is baking, melt chocolate in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, then remove top of double boiler or bowl from heat. Spread chocolate over warm base and immediately sprinkle with cashews. Cool completely in pan on a rack, then cut into 48 bars. Chill until chocolate is firm, about 15 minutes.

Mona Burnette
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These bars were a disappointment. They were too sweet, too dry, and the toffee layer was too hard.


William Roland
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The toffee layer was too hard for my liking. I think I would have preferred a softer, more chewy toffee.


Mercy Killer yt
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I found these bars to be a bit dry. I think they would have been better with a little more butter or oil.


David precious
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Luqman Abdul hamed
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I'm not usually a fan of coffee-flavored desserts, but these bars are an exception. The coffee flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


chibuzor iwute
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the cashews and the chewy toffee.


Waseem Abdoolraheem
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I can always count on them to turn out perfectly.


Heather Osborn
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These bars are amazing! The toffee layer is so good, and the coffee and cashew flavors really shine through.


Keeley Conyard
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Andiswa Nkwakwa
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh and delicious.


Wesham King
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I love the way these bars turned out! They're so rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. The toffee layer is especially delicious, and it pairs perfectly with the coffee and cashew flavors.


Aamir Waseem
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These Mocha Toffee Cashew Bars are absolutely divine! The combination of coffee, toffee, and cashews is a match made in heaven. They're also incredibly easy to make, so they're perfect for busy weeknights.