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Glazed Coffee Squares

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Glazed Coffee Squares

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Glazed Coffee Squares
Serves 12
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 20 minutes
Total time 40 minutes
Meal type Breakfast, Dessert
These bar cookies feature a rich, spicy crumb and a coffee-infused powdered sugar glaze.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cups dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350. Place the 1/2 cup coffee, raisins and molasses in a small sauce pan and simmer 10 minutes or so, until the raisins plump. Cool.
Step 2
With a stand mixer, beat the 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar and egg until light and fluffy, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture and beat just until combined. Gradually pour in the raisin mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Stir in the chopped pecans.
Step 3
Spread batter evenly in greased 9x13" pan using a spatula. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.
Step 4
For the glaze, combine vanilla, 2 tablespoons coffee, 1/2 teaspoon butter and powdered sugar, stirring until smooth. Spread over warm cake, and let stand until set.