Mocha Java Bars Recipe

Mocha Java Bars Recipe

  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 6 ounces white chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  1. To make Pastry: Combine 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, vanilla and the egg in a double boiler over low heat. Stir until thick. Add the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts and mix well. Pour into baking pan and let cool.
  2. To prepare Filling: In medium-sized bowl, dissolve the instant coffee in the hot coffee. Mix in powdered sugar, cocoa, 1/4 cup of butter and milk. Spread filling over pastry and chill for 15 minutes.
  3. To prepare Topping: Melt white chocolate in double boiler over low heat. Spread over filling and cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.
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