"Almond Mocha Cookie Bars are the special sort of dessert you’ll want to make for holidays, birthdays, and brunches. Toasted almonds, coffee, chocolate, and brown sugar combine to make these cookies…..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup slivered almonds
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1-1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
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2/3 cup all-vegetable shortening
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2 tablespoons instant or espresso coffee powder
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1 tablespoon cold coffee
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 eggs
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1 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon cold coffee