Malted Mocha Bars
Both bars and frosting have a double dose of coffee and chocolate malted milk flavor in this flavorful dessert.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
36 bars
Ingredients
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2/3 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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Nonstick cooking spray
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3 eggs, beaten
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1-1/2 cups flaked coconut
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3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee crystals
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
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1/4 cup malted milk powder
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1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder or coffee crystals
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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4 to 5 teaspoons boiling water
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degree F. Beat together the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Beat or stir in the 1-1/4 cups flour. If necessary, gently knead to mix. Lightly coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray; pat flour mixture evenly onto bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until set.
2.
Meanwhile, stir together eggs, granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in coconut, the 3/4 cup malted milk powder, 1/4 cup flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons espresso powder, the baking powder, and salt. Carefully spread mixture over partially baked layer. Bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until set. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
3.
Meanwhile, for icing beat together powdered sugar, 1/4 cup malted milk powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and enough boiling water to make spreading consistency.
4.
Spread icing over cooled bars. Makes 36 bars.
Make-Ahead Tip
Place in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze uniced bars up to 3 months; thaw, then ice.
Nutrition information
Calories 157, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 86 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 3%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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