Espresso Bars

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • FROSTING
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Dissolve espresso powder in water; set aside.
  2. In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  3. Add eggs, espresso mixture and vanilla; beat just until blended.
  4. Sift together flour and cocoa; stir.
  5. Spread batter in greased 9-inch square baking pan.
  6. Bake in 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean (don't over bake) Let cool.
  7. FROSTING: With electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, butter, espresso powder and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Gradually beat in enough icing sugar to give spreading consistency.
  9. Spread over cooled base.
  10. Dust top lightly with cocoa through a small sieve.
  11. (May be wrapped airtight and stored up to 1 day or frozen).
  12. Cut into bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

889 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 43.5g 56% DV
Carbs 99.6g 36% DV
Fiber 10.8g 39% DV
Sugar 37.2g 74% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 248.5mg 11% DV
Potassium 975.3mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 172.5mg 58% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 111.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 12.6mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 132.3mg 10% DV
Iron 6.2mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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