Breakfast recipes that can also double as a decadent afternoon snack are some of my favorite things to prepare. Today’s recipe is a delicious bar cookie infused with the rich flavor of brewed coffee, along with spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Paired with fresh fruit and a tall cup of coffee or tea, these are sure to be a hit with coffee and non-coffee drinkers alike!
Glazed Coffee Squares
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| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 40 minutes |
| Meal type | Breakfast, Dessert |
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. | |
On the lookout for more terrific morning treats? Check out my Baked Cranberry-Orange Doughnuts…
…or my Cream Cheese Filled Sweet Bread.
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Yum! For Mother’s Day I received a coffee lovers basket filled with an array of international blends. Definitely making these to go with! Thanks for the share:)
Boy do these look delicious! I will have to make these soon! Pinning!