Cinnamon Coffee Bars Betty Crocker 1957, Oldie but Goodie!

Submitted by kiwidutch

"I just love these timeless coffee bars, way before Starbuck's and designer coffee became all the rage! Back when our families had peculators!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup shortening or 1/4 cup softened butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup hot coffee
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts

• Glaze

• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon water

directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream together shortening or butter, brown sugar and egg, then stir in coffee.
3. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
4. Blend in raisins and walnuts.
5. Spread mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
6. Mix together ingredients for glaze. Cut cake into bars and frost with glaze while warm.

Reviews

[Rose is Rose]

Who needs Starbucks? These are simply delicious little bars! They are very moist with a perfect balance of nuts and raisins (I used pecans, shortening and a flavored coffee). The only change I made was to double the frosting; it took about 3 tablespoons of water to make it into a "glaze". I thought it would be too difficult to frost the bars after they were cut, so I just spread the glaze on with a spatula while they were still warm, and then cut them into bars after they had cooled. They did have a bit of a ragged look, but who cares--they are divine! Kiwidutch, thank you for a wonderful recipe--one I will make often! God bless you for making the beautiful little Christening gowns for the tiny angels destined to go home early!

 

[happynana]

Very nice bar. Next time I would bake in a 9 x 9 pan so that the bars would be thicker. I had to leave the raisins out for DH but if you like raisins, I would definitely add them. I love raisins. I would also add milk instead of water to the glaze next time. Thanks Kiwidutch for a nice treat. Made for The Best of 2008 Cookbook.

 

[Maryland Jim]

Very nice, easy and delicious bar cookie. It took no time to put together. I used pecans instead of walnuts cuase that's all I had, but still just as good. Made this for the 12 days of Christmas swap.

 

[Jezski]

Kiwi, Truly, a KEEPER! I used extra strong coffee but otherwise made as directed. Next time, I will increase the amount of glaze a little. These are delicious, have a great taste. I'm so pleased you shared this recipe....Janet

 

[HokiesMom]

Kiwi - we love these bars! They are moist but hold up well when cutting and serving. I skipped on the glaze just because we could not wait any longer. For guests I would either serve with the glaze or just dust with confectioners' powder. I used dried cranberries as I did not have raisins and used walnuts as directed. Mine had to bake for the 20 minutes. I'll be making these often. Tagged in 1-2-3 Hit Wonders Apr 2008