MOCHA JAVA BARS

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For best results, use a high quality Dutch cocoa and gourmet white chocolate.

Provided by Otto Fuller

Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
6 ounces white chocolate
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
¾ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

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.
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.
To prepare Topping: Melt white chocolate in double boiler over low heat. Spread over filling and cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 39.4 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 161.8 mg, Sugar 37.8 g