Mocha Coffee Cream Cookie Bars
These Mocha Coffee Cream Cookie Bars combine bold cocoa, strong coffee, and silky vegan cream for a rich, indulgent treat with zero dairy drama.
Ingredients
- Cookie Bar Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Coffee Cream Layer:
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp espresso liquid
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pan with parchment like the baking queen you are.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Try not to inhale the cocoa like an amateur.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil and brown sugar until smooth—like your best excuse for skipping leg day.
- Stir in milk, instant coffee, and vanilla. Combine it with the dry mix. The batter should look like edible sin.
- Spread into your lined pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20 minutes until set but still fudgy. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, whip the vegan butter until fluffy. Add sugar slowly while pretending you’re on a baking show.
- Mix in espresso, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and spreadable. Try not to eat it straight from the bowl.
- Once the base cools, slather that cream on like confidence at a bad date.
- Chill for 20 minutes, slice into bars, and admire your work like it’s an art exhibit.
- Serve with coffee, tea, or just cold sass.
Notes
🧬 Nutritional Values (Per Bar)
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 2%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Vitamin E: 3%
- Folate: 5%
💋 Notes & Tips
- Swap instant coffee for espresso powder if you’re feeling fancy.
- Add crushed almonds or walnuts for texture and an air of sophistication.
- Chill overnight for cleaner cuts and richer flavor.
- Dust with cocoa or drizzle with melted vegan chocolate because extra is never a bad thing.
- Store in the fridge for up to five days—if they last that long.