Cinnamon Coffee Bars

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.
Course Dessert
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.