Coffee Toffee Bars
I almost didn’t try these. I found them while perusing Tasty Kitchen (click for recipe) and though they sounded really good I doubted that I would have the stuff on hand for them (why do I always think that?). It was a really nice surprise to find that not only did I have the two somewhat non-standard ingredients (instant coffee and almond extract), I had everything else as well!
I decided to use mini chocolate chips on top instead of the regular-sized ones because I wanted more of an even distribution (read: more chocolate).
Oddly enough, the kids weren’t that crazy about them at first bite, and cited the almond extract as the reason why. I love almond extract (the smell takes me back to my childhood and some of my mom’s beauty products) and I make sure I always have some on hand (it’s excellent in sugar cookies). Anyway, as of this evening they seem to have gotten over it and asked for more as their after-school snack.
The bars have a have a shortbread-like texture, and the combination of coffee (which is very light) and the almond extract are divine (in my opinion).
Hi heather! PW’s tweet sent me here. I love how you used mini choc chips – looks yummy. I also read your post that said you have a chocolate drawer – why haven’t I thought of that? Brilliant. Keep up the good work!
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Hi Jodi! Oh that’s awesome! And yes, a chocolate drawer is a must around here 😀
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OMG I wish I had all the ingredients for this. I have the coffee, but alas, no chocolate chips and no almond extract.
I like almond extract too, my mom used to make cookies with that and she’d put a layer of raspberry jam in between two of them to make a sandwich cookie.
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Ooh Sherry, that sounds yummy!
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Wow! thats sounds yummy! Thanks for posting this.
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Made these last night and they were just delicious!!! Thanks for the sweet and simple recipe.
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