Mocha Java Bars

Name: Mocha Java Bars
Ingredients: 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

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.