Chocolate Espresso Bars

3 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

627 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 batch suggest servings

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Ingredients


Batter
1/2	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/3	cup	cocoa powder	unsweetened
2	tablespoons	espresso, instant	plus 2 tsp
1/4	teaspoon	baking powder
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	cup	butter	unsalted, cut into pieces
1	cup	brown sugar	packed
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
2	large	eggs
3/4	cup	pecans	or walnuts, chopped

Frosting
1/4	cup	butter, unsalted
3/4	cup	chocolate (semi-sweet)	semi-sweet chips
1/3	cup	milk
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/2	cup	powdered sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 350.

Lightly grease a 13inch x 9inch baking pan.

Mix flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt.

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until melted.

Remove from heat.

Stir in brown sugar and vanilla with a wooden spoon.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.

Stir in flour mixture and nuts until blended.

Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges pull away from the sides of the pan.

Cool on a wire rack.

For frosting: Melt butter and chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Refrigerate until cold, about 45 minutes.

When cold, beat with a whisk until pale and stiff. Spread frosting on cooled bars. Let set about 1 hour before cutting bars.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 148g

Amount per Serving

Calories 627 76% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.0g	82%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	124%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 199mg	66%
Sodium 358mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 35.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	19%
Sugars 17.0g
Protein 9.0g	18%