Name: Mocha Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mocha Cookie Bars

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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.

Recipe by Kim

Published on February 13, 2023

closeup of stack of mocha cookie bars on plate

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Cool Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

16 mocha cookie bars

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Ingredients

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

Topping:

1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch square pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides.
Stir espresso powder and coffee together in a small bowl until espresso powder is completely dissolved.
Whisk flour, cocoa, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl; set aside.
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.
Whisk 1 tablespoon white sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
Bake in the preheated oven just until the dough in the center of the pan feels barely set, 20 to 23 minutes.
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)

130	Calories
6g	Fat
17g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 107mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 2g
Potassium 62mg	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.