TRIPLE-LAYER MOCHA BARS

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Layered with flavors of malted milk, coffee and coconut, these rich blue-ribbon bars win rave reviews every holiday season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield About 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons chocolate malted milk powder
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown., In another large bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add the sugar and vanilla; mix well. Combine the malted milk powder, flour, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Fold in the coconut and walnuts. , Spread over prepared crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over cooled bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.