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Coffee Cookie Crack Bars Recipe

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Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of Coffee Cookie Crack Bars, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust infused with instant coffee, topped with a luscious layer of sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy toffee bits. These bars are baked to golden perfection, offering a deliciously gooey and crunchy treat perfect for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

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Crust Ingredients

  • 1 sleeve (8 sheets) graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Topping Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, making sure the paper fits neatly into the corners for easy removal later.
  2. Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Press this mixture evenly and firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
  3. Bake the Crust: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the crust for 8 minutes, or until it turns a light golden color. This helps set the crust and intensifies the flavors.
  4. Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk: Remove the partially baked crust from the oven and immediately pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the warm crust layer, covering it thoroughly.
  5. Sprinkle Chocolate & Toffee: Quickly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and toffee bits evenly across the condensed milk layer, ensuring good distribution of both toppings.
  6. Bake Again: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes. Bake until the edges are bubbly and golden brown, and the chocolate chips have melted slightly while the toffee glistens.
  7. Cool & Slice: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. For cleaner slicing, chill the bars in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Make sure to press the crust evenly into the pan to ensure uniform baking and a sturdy base.
  • Using parchment paper greatly helps with lifting the bars out for easy slicing and serving.
  • Cooling and chilling the bars before slicing prevents them from falling apart and makes cleaner cuts.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Instant coffee granules can be substituted with espresso powder for a stronger coffee flavor.

Keywords: coffee dessert bars, graham cracker bars, chocolate toffee bars, sweetened condensed milk bars, coffee flavored dessert

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