Cafe au Lait Bars

Among our favorite flavors, but without the caffeine of a cup of coffee.

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup instant coffee crystals
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

METHOD

Preheat oven to 325 °F.

Lightly grease 9x13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light colored and thick. Add sugar, beating until glossy and thick. Add vanilla and butter, beating to combine.

Stir in flour and salt. Scrape the beater and bowl, and stir to incorporate. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of batter.

Stir together the coffee crystals and cream and add to the remaining batter. Spread the coffee batter into the pan. Spoon the reserved batter over and then run a knife through the two batters to marble them.

Sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated 325 °F oven , or until the center is set. Cool and cut into bars.

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