English Cookie Bars

Dense bar cookies with a hint of coffee flavor. Nicely spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup applesauce
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup cold coffee

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, eggs and applesauce. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the batter alternately with the cold coffee. Finally, mix in the raisins and pecans. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.