If you love coffee and cookies, you’re in for a treat! These Coffee Cookie Crack Bars are crispy, buttery, and loaded with coffee flavor, chocolate, and toffee bits. They’re crazy easy to make—no fancy techniques, just simple ingredients coming together for an irresistible, caramelized crunch. Perfect with a cup of coffee or as an afternoon pick-me-up!
Let’s get baking!
What You’ll Need
Ingredients:
- 1 sleeve (8 sheets) graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Tools:
- 8×8 baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Pro Tips ☕🍪
✔ Crush the graham crackers finely – It helps create a sturdy base. Use a food processor or a rolling pin and zip-top bag.
✔ Dissolve the coffee granules – Mix them into the melted butter to evenly distribute the flavor.
✔ Don’t overbake – The bars will firm up as they cool, so don’t wait for them to be completely solid in the oven.
✔ Line your pan with parchment paper – This makes lifting and cutting super easy!
✔ Chill before cutting – Let them cool completely or pop them in the fridge for clean, sharp slices.
How to Make Coffee Cookie Crack Bars
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Crust
In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, brown sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until combined, then press evenly into the baking dish.
3️⃣ Bake the Crust
Bake the crust for 8 minutes, just until it’s lightly golden.
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A close-up shot of the pre-baked crust inside the 8×8 baking dish, with a slightly golden color. Modern stainless steel double oven in the background, with all-natural lighting, taken with an iPhone 15 Pro, top-down shot used by recipe bloggers.
4️⃣ Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk
Remove the crust from the oven and evenly pour sweetened condensed milk over the warm crust.
5️⃣ Sprinkle Chocolate & Toffee
Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips and toffee bits evenly over the condensed milk layer.
6️⃣ Bake Again
Return the dish to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and golden brown.
7️⃣ Cool & Slice
Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares. For extra clean cuts, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes first.
Substitutions & Variations
🌱 Make it dairy-free – Use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free condensed milk.
🍫 Switch up the chocolate – Try dark chocolate, white chocolate, or a mix!
🥜 Add nuts – Chopped pecans or almonds add a great crunch.
🍪 Use different cookies – Swap graham crackers for crushed Oreos or digestive biscuits.
Make-Ahead Tips
- These bars store well! You can bake them a day in advance and keep them at room temp in an airtight container.
- Freeze for up to 3 months—just let them thaw for 10-15 minutes before eating.
Leftovers & Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerate for a firmer texture (great for hot weather!).
- Freeze for longer storage—just separate layers with parchment paper.
Final Thoughts
You have to try these Coffee Cookie Crack Bars! They’re so simple but taste like a fancy bakery treat. Perfect for sharing (or not—no judgment here). Let me know if you make them and how you liked them! Leave a comment below! 😊💛☕🍪
