Heavenly Cappuccino Praline Bars

Cappuccino lovers, here's a sweet way to get your java. Rich layered bar cookies are super easy!

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:55

Hr:Mins

Makes

bars

Crust

teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules

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

tablespoon instant espresso coffee granules

tablespoon very hot water

2/3

cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

cup sugar

eggs

tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon baking powder

1/4

teaspoon salt

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.
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.
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.
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.

Makes 32 bars

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Substitution

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

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Bar)

Calories 140

(Calories from Fat 45),

Total Fat 5g

(Saturated Fat 3g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 15mg;
Sodium 80mg;
Total Carbohydrate 22g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 17g),

Protein 1g;

Percent Daily Value*:

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 Choices:

1 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Heavenly Cappuccino Praline Bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens