Malted Mocha Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly coat a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2. 2
   In bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups flour, brown sugar, and butter until smooth.
3. 3
   If necessary, gently knead to combined.
4. 4
   Press onto bottom of the prepared pan.
5. 5
   Bake in a 350 oven for 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and 2 t. vanilla until combined.
7. 7
   Stir in coconut, the 1/4 cup malted milk powder, the 1/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 t. espresso powder, the baking powder, and salt.
8. 8
   Spread over baked layer.
9. 9
   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack.
11. 11
    In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 3 T. malted milk powder, boiling water, the remaining 2 t. vanilla, and the remaining 1/2 t. espresso powder.
12. 12
    If necessary, stir in enough additional boiling water to make an icing of spreading consistency.
13. 13
    Spread over cookies.
14. 14
    Cut into bars.