AuthorDawn NoltCategoryBars & Squares, Desserts & ToppingsDifficultyIntermediateChocolate or coffee lover? Either way, you will love these Mocha Truffle Bars with their chewy brownie base topped with a creamy, coffee-flavored truffle filling.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Melt chocolate chips and butter in a heavy saucepan. Stir until smooth; cool for 5 minutes.
Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar for one minute. Stir in chocolate mixture and coffee. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
Transfer to a greased 9 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
Dissolve coffee granules in water; set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar, melted chocolate and coffee. Spread over cooled brownies.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening together in a heavy saucepan or the microwave; stir until smooth. Pipe or drizzle over bars. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Store in refrigerator.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Melt chocolate chips and butter in a heavy saucepan. Stir until smooth; cool for 5 minutes.
Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar for one minute. Stir in chocolate mixture and coffee. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
Transfer to a greased 9 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
Dissolve coffee granules in water; set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar, melted chocolate and coffee. Spread over cooled brownies.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening together in a heavy saucepan or the microwave; stir until smooth. Pipe or drizzle over bars. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Store in refrigerator.