Coffee Nut Bars
"My mother gave me this recipe a long time ago. She has been making it forever. I believe she told me she got it off the back of a coffee jar. :) I usually double it and put in 9x9 to make thicker bars (longer cooking time so be sure to check it)."
photo by loof751
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
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12 bars
- Serves:
- 12
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 cup flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
- 3⁄4 cup pecans, chopped (I've also used chocolate chips)
- 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
directions
- Dissolve coffee in hot water; set aside. Put butter and sugars in mixing bowl and combine. Stir in egg and vanilla.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda alternately with coffee.
- Spread evenly into 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until done.
- Cool in pan then dust with powdered sugar. (I like to cover my pans not long after coming out of oven to keep the moisture in for chewiness). :).
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Reviews
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I didn't like them much.I am a coffee person but somehow these did not appeal to me.sorry! -
So light and yet dense. I know that makes no sense but they were cakey yet the flavour was light. You didn't mention when to add the nuts so I just sprinkled my pecans on top. The batter seemed too little to put into an 8x8 pan so I made cupcake brownies with them. Just a touch too much batter for 6 cupcakes but didn't want to dirty a pan for just 1 :) The center sank in the cupcakes, but we didn't care! -
These bars are a wonderful treat! I couldn't decide between pecans and chocolate chips so I used both! My bars came out nice and moist, almost chewy, and the powdered sugar was a perfect topping. Thanks for sharing this recipe! -
YUMMY! I made this with decaf instant coffee, whole wheat flour, added 1/2 tsp cinnamon, subbed Splenda for the sugar and 1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend. I omitted the pecans and added 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. I baked it about 22 minutes in an ungreased glass 8x8. It has a wonderful coffee flavor which is very nice with the cinnamon and chocolate and mine has a delightful crisp texture I enjoy. Made for 1-2-3 hit wonders. -
I made these yesterday and they were a big hit. My mom couldn't believe that these bars didn't have any chocolate in them. :) I used Folgers decaf coffee and since I didn't have an 8x8 pan, I used a round cake pan instead. It actually turned out fantastic in the cake pan because every piece came out with a wonderful crust, just like a pizza!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
SweetsLady
United States
I am married to a military man for?25 years. We've lived in Illinois, Kansas, Japan, North Carolina, New Mexico, Spain, and Washington state. I grew up a military brat, too, and have lived in Kentucky, Florida, Maine, Germany, Holland, and South Carolina. I am now a SAHM of 2 children. I love to make and try new recipes. My mom was the one that primarily taught me how to cook and then I have taught myself to cook various other things via trial and error. I love sharing with others how to cook and ideas. :) I am an active part of our church - teaching SONday school, singing in choir, etc. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is my Rock and Salvation. I praise God for all that He has done for me. I love to meet new friends and enjoy talking about cooking, kids, etc. So feel free to drop me a Zmail! :)
