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Malted Mocha Bars




Source of Recipe


BHG


List of Ingredients




• 2/3 C butter (no substitutes), softened   
• 2/3  C packed brown sugar   
• 1-1/4  C all-purpose flour   
•    Nonstick cooking spray   
• 3   eggs, beaten   
• 1/3  C granulated sugar   
• 2  t  vanilla   
• 1-1/2  C flaked coconut   
• 3/4  C chocolate malted milk powder   
• 1/4   C all-purpose flour   
• 1-1/2  t  instant espresso powder or instant coffee crystals   
• 1/4  t  baking powder   
• 1/4  t  salt   
• 2-1/2  C sifted powdered sugar   
• 1/4  C malted milk powder   
• 1/2  t  instant espresso powder or coffee crystals   
• 2   t  vanilla   
• 4  to 5 t  boiling water 

Recipe



1. Heat oven to 350F. Beat together the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Beat or stir in the 1-1/4 Cflour. If necessary, gently knead to mix. Lightly coat a 13x9x2" baking pan with cooking spray; pat flour mixture evenly onto bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until set.    
2. Meanwhile, stir together eggs, granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in coconut, the 3/4 C malted milk powder, 1/4 C flour, 1-1/2 t  espresso powder, the baking powder, and salt. Carefully spread mixture over partially baked layer. Bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until set. Cool in pan on a wire rack.    
3. Meanwhile, for icing beat together powdered sugar, 1/4 Cmalted milk powder, 2 t  vanilla, and enough boiling water to make spreading consistency.    
4. Spread icing over cooled bars.
Makes 36 bars.    
Make-Ahead Tip: Place in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze uniced bars up to 3 months; thaw, then ice.    

Nutritional Information   
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 157, total fat: 5g, saturated fat: 3g, cholesterol: 28mg, sodium: 86mg, carbohydrate: 26g, fiber: 0g, protein: 2g, vitamin A: 3%, vitamin C: 0%, calcium: 2%, iron: 4%