Grab a java
Coffee, java, joe. Whatever you prefer to call it, it is certainly a popular beverage. However, coffee isn’t just for drinking as this month’s recipes show. Although we do include two liquid versions, our readers submitted a variety of recipes that not only contain coffee but would go well with it. Not surprisingly, many of them contain chocolate and coffee – a wonderful marriage of two flavors.
Cinnamon Coffee Bars
Submitted by: Sheri Wilson, Clay Electric Co-operative, Inc.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter softened
- 1 cup Brown sugar packed
- 1 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
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg and beat well. Beat in coffee.
- Combine 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-inch square baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a glaze consistency. Drizzle over warm bars.
- Cool completely before cutting. *Can use regular chocolate chips up to 1 cup.
Notes
Nutrition information: 164 calories; 6.9g fat; 93mg sodium; 24.1g carbohydrates; 2.1g protein.
