Coffee Bars

Recipe View Step 1: Prepare Dry Ingredients (5 mins). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Set aside.

Recipe View Step 2: Infuse Coffee into Milk (5 mins). In a small saucepan, combine the milk and instant coffee granules. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the coffee is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Recipe View Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars (7 mins). In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and 1 cup of confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.

Recipe View Step 4: Incorporate Wet and Dry Ingredients (5 mins). Beat in the egg until well combined. Gradually beat in the coffee mixture. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped almonds.

Recipe View Step 5: Bake the Bars (18-20 mins). Spread the dough evenly into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Recipe View Step 6: Prepare the Coffee Frosting (10 mins). In a mixing bowl, combine the evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in the remaining 2 cups of confectioners' sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more evaporated milk. If it's too thin, add more confectioners' sugar.

Recipe View Step 7: Frost and Serve (5 mins). Once the bars are completely cooled, frost them evenly with the coffee frosting. Cut into bars and serve.