These chocolaty cookie bars are somewhat of a cross between a brownie and a cookie, with a flavor reminiscent of Mexican hot chocolate. They’re best if you err on the side of under- versus over-baking.
Ingredients
Topping
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8×8-inch square pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides.
Step 2
Stir espresso powder and coffee together in a small bowl until espresso powder is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Whisk flour, cocoa, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl; set aside.
Step 4
Beat butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer together until light and fluffy in a bowl. Beat in espresso mixture, egg, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in flour mixture; mix until a dough just begins to form. Press dough firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using lightly floured hands.
Step 5
Whisk 1 tablespoon white sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven just until the dough in the center of the pan feels barely set, 20 to 23 minutes.
Step 7
Allow cookies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Use the overhanging parchment to lift cookies out to a wire rack; cool completely before cutting into bars.
Cook’s Note:
You can use hot water in place of brewed black coffee to dissolve the espresso powder. You can also add 1/2 cup chocolate chips to these, if desired. Simply fold them in before pouring the dough into the pan.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 130 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat4g | 20% |
Cholesterol27mg | 9% |
Sodium107mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Protein2g | |
Potassium62mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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