Coffee Bars with Coffee Glaze

Indulge your coffee cravings with these decadent Coffee Bars with Coffee Glaze—a delightful treat bursting with bold coffee flavor in every bite! The moist, buttery bars are infused with instant coffee granules and a hint of vanilla, creating the perfect balance of richness and sweetness. Topped with a smooth, velvety glaze made from powdered sugar and brewed coffee, this recipe is a coffee lover's dream come true. With simple ingredients and just 40 minutes from start to finish, these easy-to-make bars are ideal for brunch, snack time, or pairing with your morning brew. Impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible coffee-forward dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons milk or brewed coffee (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant coffee granules, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the cooled brewed coffee, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 9

To make the glaze, sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Dissolve the instant coffee granules in the milk or brewed coffee, then gradually whisk this mixture into the powdered sugar until smooth and pourable.

Step 10

Drizzle the coffee glaze over the cooled coffee bars, spreading it into an even layer if desired. Allow the glaze to set before cutting into squares or rectangles.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy with a fresh cup of coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(887.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3117.6

Total Fat 108.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 632.8mg	0%
Sodium 2462.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 514.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 367.1g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 253.4mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1241.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 65.0%