Name: Coffee Crunch Bars
Yield: Makes 48
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/4 cups (firmly packed) dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

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Coffee Crunch BarsMolly Wizenberg

The coffee and toffee flavors of this crunchy dessert are heightened by the dark brown sugar and espresso powder. This version is an adaptation of Leah Reichs recipe, which was a variation on her grandmothers recipe.

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