Almond-Toffee-Mocha Squares

Almond-Toffee-Mocha Squares

Tags: Bars

  • Prep Time: 0 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Ready Time: 0 min
  • Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

BROWNIES

  • 1 package Pillsbury® Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
  • 1 teaspoon Folgers Classic Roast® Instant Coffee Crystals
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped toffee candy bars (two 1.4-oz. bars)
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

TOPPING

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Folgers Classic Roast® Instant Coffee Crystals
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped toffee candy bar (four 1.4-oz. bars)
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation Directions

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat brownie mix, 1 teaspoon instant coffee, butter, water and eggs with electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Gently stir in 1/2 cup chopped candy bars and 1/2 cup almonds. Spread batter in greased pan.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 24 to 28 minutes or until edges are firm. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon instant coffee with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Increase speed to high; beat in cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled brownies. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped candy bars and 1/2 cup almonds over top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
  • TIP * To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350°F. for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Or spread almonds in thin layer in microwaveable pie pan; microwave on High for 4 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.

High Altitude: (Above 3500 Ft.)

  • (ABOVE 3500 FEET): Make brownies following High Altitude directions on box. Bake at 350°F. for 28 to 32 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Serving Size (1 square of 16), Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 250), Total Fat 28g (Saturated Fat 13g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 90mg, Sodium 230mg, Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 33g), Protein 5g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 2%.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.