Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 cup raw cashew pieces
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons coffee liqueur (aka Kahlua (or very strong black coffee))
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi sweet chocolate)
Instruction
- Place cashews in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Check on cashews every few minutes and remove when light brown.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt with a whisk until combined and fluffy.
- In a small bowl combine the instant coffee with the coffee (liqueur) until dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides, add eggs and coffee mixture. Beat on medium until combined.
- Add flour and mix on low until combined.
- Spread dough into bar pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes until done in the middle.
- Remove pan from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips across the top. Let sit until melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Spread the melted chocolate chips until smooth. Sprinkle on cashew pieces, pressing down into the chocolate gently. Let cool completely.
- Cut into bars and serve.
