Cappuccino Cookie Bar

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove from the oven and immediately arrange the chocolate bars over the top of the hot cookie base in a single layer. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the chocolate is softened. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the cookie base. Sprinkle with the chopped toasted walnuts and ground coffee beans. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles. For clean cuts, chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cutting. (30 minutes)