Coffee Crunch Bars

Coffee Crunch Bars
45 min.
48
103kcal

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If you're a coffee lover looking for a delightful treat that perfectly combines the rich, robust flavor of coffee with a satisfyingly crunchy texture, then look no further! Our Coffee Crunch Bars are an ideal blend of sweetness and caffeine, making them the perfect snack for any time of the day. These bars are not just tasty; they're also incredibly easy to make, requiring only 45 minutes from start to finish.

Imagine biting into a chewy, chocolatey bar, enhanced by the bold notes of espresso and the delicious crunch of sliced almonds. Each bar clocks in at just 103 calories, making it a great option for a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're enjoying them with your morning coffee, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or even as a post-dinner treat, these bars will surely hit the spot.

Plus, the beauty of the Coffee Crunch Bars lies not only in their flavor but also in their simplicity. With straightforward ingredients and minimal equipment needed, even novice bakers can whip up a batch with ease. And if you're planning for a gathering or just want something sweet to have on hand, they can be made days in advance and stored comfortably at room temperature. So roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delectable coffee-infused delight!

Ingredients

  • cups all purpose flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup plus 2 tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar dark packed (firmly )
  • tablespoons espresso powder instant
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup semi chocolate chips 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Whisk first 3ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
  3. Using electric mixer, beat butterand sugar in another medium bowluntil blended, about 2 minutes.
  4. Addespresso powder and almond extract;beat 1 minute. Stir in flour mixture in3 additions, mixing until just absorbedafter each addition. Stir in chocolatechips and almonds (dough will be thick).
  5. Turn dough out onto ungreasedrimmed baking sheet. Using hands, pressdough into 12-inch square. Pierce all overwith fork at 1-inch intervals.
  6. Bake until edges are lightly brownedand beginning to crisp, 45 to 50 minutes.Cool on sheet 1 minute.
  7. Cut into 48 bars.Immediately transfer to rack; cool (barswill crisp as they cool). DO AHEAD: Canbe made 5 days ahead. Store in airtightcontainer at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories103kcal
Protein4.01%
Fat50.13%
Carbs45.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.73
Glycemic Load
2.9
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.8982608551564%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:102.78kcal
5.14%
Fat:5.8g
8.93%
Saturated Fat:3.3g
20.64%
Carbohydrates:11.94g
3.98%
Net Carbohydrates:11.38g
4.14%
Sugar:7g
7.78%
Cholesterol:10.39mg
3.46%
Sodium:49.11mg
2.14%
Alcohol:0.01g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Caffeine:9.77mg
3.26%
Protein:1.04g
2.09%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.72%
Copper:0.07mg
3.36%
Selenium:2.26µg
3.23%
Iron:0.57mg
3.17%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.95%
Magnesium:11.64mg
2.91%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.54%
Folate:10.15µg
2.54%
Vitamin A:120.07IU
2.4%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.37%
Phosphorus:22.9mg
2.29%
Fiber:0.56g
2.24%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.2%
Calcium:14.33mg
1.43%
Potassium:50.06mg
1.43%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.15%
Source:Epicurious