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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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If you like coffee, you'll love these mocha morsels dressed up with toasted almonds. Save a few bars for afternoon snacktime or even breakfast, too. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup brewed espresso |
1 egg |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached self-rising flour |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
3/4 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted |
glaze: |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons water |
3/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and espresso until blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped almonds.
2. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and extract until smooth; spread over warm bars. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.
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