Cappuccino Crunch Bars 🍫☕
Description: These Cappuccino Crunch Bars are the perfect treat for satisfying those non-specific sweet cravings. Adapted from Edwina Gadsby’s submission to Home-Tested Cookie Recipes, with a few personal tweaks, these bars are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. They truly shine when enjoyed a day or two after baking.
- Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Sweet, Mixer, < 60 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Review Count: 7
- Calories: 172.1 per serving
- Fat Content: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 29.9mg
- Sodium Content: 186.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 17.4g
- Protein Content: 1.6g
- Recipe Yield: 30 bars
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 3/4 cups |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Instant coffee | 2 tsp |
| Hot water | 2 tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Orange zest | 1 tsp |
| White chocolate chips | 1 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 13×9-inch pan (I recommend using cooking spray for easier release; if you use shortening, the bars may seem greasy once cooled).
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each addition is well incorporated.
- Mix in the dissolved and cooled coffee, vanilla extract, and orange zest until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Once the flour is fully blended, stir in the white chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into individual bars.
These Cappuccino Crunch Bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual get-together with friends or a cozy night in. The combination of rich coffee flavor, sweet white chocolate, and a hint of orange zest creates a truly irresistible treat. Enjoy them with a cup of your favorite hot beverage for the ultimate indulgence!
