KAHLUA CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

Kahlua chocolate chip Bars image

Provided by Nor Mac

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 c flour double sifted
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 stick melted butter (1/2 cup)
3/4 c light brown sugar packed
1 egg
1/4 c kahlua
1 1/4 c milk chocolate chips
1/4 c toasted coconut
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans
FROSTING
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp kahlua divided
3 tsp milk
1 1/3 c measured then sifted powdered sugar
1/4 c chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Grease or line pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl sift the flour. Then sift again with salt and baking powder.
3. In another bowl beat butter and brown sugar together. Add the egg and beat until mixed. About 20 seconds.
4. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Stir well. Add toasted coconut chocolate chips and nuts. Stir to incorporate well.
5. Spread in pan. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. Edges will just begin to brown. Top will not be real brown.Do not over bake, or bars will be dry. Cool for a few minutes. Brush 1 tablespoon of Kahlua on top of cookies.
6. Make frosting: In a pan melt butter. Stir until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat. Add 2 Tbsp Kahlua,and milk. Mix in the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. When cookies are cool. Spread with frosting and sprinkle nuts on top. Cut in to squares, and serve.