Heavenly Cappuccino Praline Bars

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 55 min
  • Servings 32

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules
  • 2 teaspoons very hot water
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup toffee bits (not chocolate covered)

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon very hot water
  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour. In small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon espresso in 2 teaspoons hot water. Add butter and 3/4 cup sugar; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. On low speed, beat in 1 1/4 cups flour until blended. Press in pan.
  • 2
    Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the toffee bits evenly over crust; press in slightly. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon espresso in 1 tablespoon hot water. Add milk, 1 cup sugar and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, the baking powder and salt. Pour over hot crust; spread evenly.
  • 4
    Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup toffee bits. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

  • Can't find espresso granules? Just use your favorite instant coffee granules.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
80mg
3%
Potassium
40mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
17g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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