Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.5 cup

Crisco

1 unit

Egg

large

0.5 cup

Coffee

strong hot

2.33 cup

Flour

0.5 tsp

Baking Powder

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Baking Soda

0.5 tsp

Cinnamon

0.5 cup

Raisins

0.25 cup

Walnuts

chopped

1.5 cup

Powdered Sugar

3 tbsp

Coffee

hot

1 tbsp

Butter

1 tsp

Vanilla

Step 1
~3 min

Combine Crisco, sugar, egg, and hot coffee in a bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

Mix in raisins and chopped walnuts.

Step 4
~3 min

Spread the mixture in a greased jelly roll pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 7
~3 min

Prepare the icing by combining powdered sugar, hot coffee, butter, and vanilla.

Key Technique: Icing
Step 8
~3 min

Spread the icing evenly over the cooled bars.

Key Technique: Icing
Step 9
~3 min

Let the icing set completely.

Key Technique: Icing
Step 10
~3 min

Cut into bars or diamond shapes and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chocolate chips for extra flavor.

Use espresso powder to enhance the coffee flavor.

Frost with cream cheese frosting instead of coffee icing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Pair with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common dessert bar in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Baking Sales
Parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Baking
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100