English Cookie Bars Recipe

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
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.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
190 cal
10%

Fat
7.7 g
12%

Carbs
28.6 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (4)

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CBARTEL

Dec. 18, 2003

"Very English (i.e. little taste)! It wasn't bad, it just didn't live up to my expectations. With the coffee, cinnamon and nutmeg I was expecting something really tasty, but it's not very striking, b..." See moreut it does go nicely after a spicy dinner."

MICHELE82

Feb. 16, 2005

"The description of this bar cookie is accurately delicious. I made these for a cookie swap to send to college age daughters. They were the only 'healthy' option. The response on them was great. On..." See moree girl thought they were a good quick breakfast-on-the-go. I made them with unbleached flour and a little less sugar. I personally prefer them without the sugar frosting and wrapped some individually to freeze for a few weeks. I served them this morning and think they tasted even better!"

painterberry

Feb. 14, 2011

"Very subtle spice flavours. I added a confectioners sugar and lemon juice glaze which brought out the flavours a bit more. Very cake like texture and rise and had to increase cooking time by almost 20..." See more minutes to get center cooked. Would be a great breakfast sweet."

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