Sea Salted Coffee Toffee Bars
Indulge in the rich, complex flavors of Sea Salted Coffee Toffee Bars, the ultimate sweet treat for coffee lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike. These decadent bars combine a buttery, coffee-infused cookie base with a silky layer of melted bittersweet chocolate, all topped with a hint of flaky sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients—like instant coffee granules, brown sugar, and vanilla extract—into a gourmet dessert that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Perfect for everything from casual afternoon snacks to elegant dinner party desserts, these bars are guaranteed to impress with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and luxurious flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped bittersweet chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the instant coffee granules and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a uniform dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, using your hands or the back of a spatula to smooth the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the bittersweet chocolate chips over the surface of the hot bars. Let the chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes to melt, then use an offset spatula to spread it evenly over the bars.
While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly over the top.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. To speed up the process, you can refrigerate them for 30 minutes.
Once fully cooled and the chocolate has set, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares or your desired size and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.4 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 181.9 g | 910% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2705 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 776.9 g | 283% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 539.7 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 36.7 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 2418 mg | 51% | |
*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.
