favorite coffee squares

Name: Favorite Coffee Squares
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) raisins; 2 cup(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1 large egg; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; ## FROSTING; 1 cup(s) powdered sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) milk, approximately; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Heidi Edwards

Longview, WA

Updated on Jan 14, 2023

Another recipe from my grandma. My mom makes these A LOT. I really don't care for raisins, but they really don't bother me in this recipe.

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Favorite Coffee Squares with drippy frosting.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

A piece of these coffee squares with a cup of steamy coffee... what a way to start the day! These are moist, cake-like bars spiced with warm cinnamon and cloves. They're filled with plump raisins. If you don't think you like raisins, you may have a new appreciation for them after trying a piece of this cake. On top, is a simple powdered sugar frosting that adds the right amount of sweetness.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 50 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield Approx 24 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
2 cups water
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
FROSTING
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk, approximately
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make favorite coffee squares

Step 1

Cook raisins in water until only 1 cup liquid remains.

Step 2

Add hot liquid to shortening. Set aside and let cool.
Step 3

Beat eggs and sugar together.
Step 4

Stir in the shortening mixture.
Step 5

Blend in dry ingredients.
Step 6

Fold in raisins.
Step 7

Spread in greased 10x15 cookie sheet with edges.
Step 8

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 min until browned.
Step 9

Prepare the powdered sugar frosting.
Step 10

Frost with powdered sugar frosting while still warm. Cut into squares.
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