Coffee Pecan Crunch Bars W Coffee Icing

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If you like pecans, this will become your favorite recipe..you can also use crushed butterscotch candy, pounded in a plastic bag until the pieces are no larger than 1/4..or bits of brickle almond crunch candy.."

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 325f.

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Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or coat with nonstick spray.

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In a medium bowl , thoroughly stir together the flour , ground espresso beans , baking powder , and salt -- set aside.

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In a large bowl , with electric mixer on medium speed , beat together butter , brown sugar , corn syrup , coffee mixture , vanilla , and almond extract until lightened and fluffy.

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Stir or beat in the flour mixture , then the pecans and candy , until evenly incorporated.

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Turn out the mixture into the pan , spreading to the edges.

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Place a sheet of wax paper over the layer , and press it out until flat and smooth on top.

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Peel off and discard the paper.

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Bake in the middle of the oven for 23-27 minutes or until just barely firm when pressed in the center and faintly darker at the edges.

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Be careful not to overbake.

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Transfer to a wire rack and let stand until barely warm.

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For the icing -- in a small bowl , vigorously stir together the powdered sugar , butter , coffee mixtu.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose white flour, espresso powder, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, light corn syrup, instant coffee, hot water, vanilla extract, almond extract, pecans, almonds, powdered sugar, instant coffee powder