Cafe Au Lait Bars

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Not too sweet bars have the famailiar flavor of coffee laced with cream. Dress them up with a sprinkle of chocolate chips or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 325.

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Lightly grease a 13 x 9 pan.

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Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light-colored and thick.

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Add teh sugar , beating until glossy and thick.

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Add vanilla and butter , beating to combine.

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Stir in the flour and salt.

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Scrape down beater and sides of bowl to incorporate.

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Set aside 1 1 / 2 cups batter.

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Stir together the coffee crystals and cream and add to the remaining batter.

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Spread the coffee batter into prepared pan.

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Spoon the reserved batter over and then run a knife through the two batter to marble them.

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Sprinkle with nuts.

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Bake 20-25 minutes or until the center is set.

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Cool before cutting.

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Ingredients

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eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, salt, instant coffee crystals, heavy cream, walnuts