HEAVENLY CAPPUCCINO PRALINE BARS

Heavenly Cappuccino Praline Bars image

Cappuccino lovers, here's a sweet way to get your java. Rich layered bar cookies are super easy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules
2 teaspoons very hot water
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup toffee bits (not chocolate covered)
1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee granules
1 tablespoon very hot water
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour. In small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon espresso in 2 teaspoons hot water. Add butter and 3/4 cup sugar; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. On low speed, beat in 1 1/4 cups flour until blended. Press in pan.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the toffee bits evenly over crust; press in slightly. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
In medium bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon espresso in 1 tablespoon hot water. Add milk, 1 cup sugar and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, the baking powder and salt. Pour over hot crust; spread evenly.
Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup toffee bits. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g