Mocha Almond Bars
Indulge in the rich and irresistible flavors of Mocha Almond Bars, the perfect treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike! These decadent dessert bars combine velvety cocoa, a hint of bold coffee, and the satisfying crunch of sliced almonds, creating a perfectly textured bite every time. Made with pantry staples like unsalted butter, brown sugar, and semisweet chocolate chips, this easy recipe comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for last-minute gatherings or indulgent weekday baking. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these bars aren’t just visually stunning—they’re a symphony of flavors. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert or a sweet snack to pair with your favorite latte, Mocha Almond Bars promise to deliver a bakery-quality experience right in your own home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup sliced almonds
- 0.75 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules, until well-incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the sliced almonds and semisweet chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Cut into 16 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.3 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.5 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 595.7 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.1 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 413.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.0 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 2896 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
