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English Cookie Bars

By: sal 
"Dense bar cookies with a hint of coffee flavor. Nicely spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup cold coffee
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, eggs and applesauce. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the batter alternately with the cold coffee. Finally, mix in the raisins and pecans. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 190 | Total Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by CBARTEL   view full review
Very English (i.e. little taste)! It wasn't bad, it just didn't live up to my expectations. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2005 by MICHELE82   view full review
The description of this bar cookie is accurately delicious. I made these for a cookie swap to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by painterberry   view full review
Very subtle spice flavours. I added a confectioners sugar and lemon juice glaze which brought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by SWISSMISS47   view full review
I thought it was delicious, very moist. It was more like a cake so next time I will use a...

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