Grandma Olferss Malted Mocha Bars

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
• 3 tablespoons chocolate malted milk powder
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Pinch of kosher salt

1. TO MAKE THE CRUST: Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the 1 3/4 cups flour, 3/4 cup butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and beat on medium speed until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Press evenly into an ungreased 13 by 9-inch pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Maintain the oven temperature.
6. TO MAKE THE TOPPING: In the same (unwashed) mixing bowl used for the crust, beat together the granulated sugar, eggs, the 3/4 cup malted milk powder, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the 2 teaspoons vanilla on medium speed until combined.
7. Stir in the pecans and coconut, if desired.
8. Spread the mixture over the baked crust.
9. Bake until the topping is set, 25 to 35 minutes more.
10. Cool.
11. TO MAKE THE ICING: In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons malted milk powder, instant coffee, and hot water.
12. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons butter, the 1 teaspoon vanilla, the powdered sugar, and the pinch of salt until smooth.
13. Spread evenly over the bars.
14. (Thin it with a few drops of water if it is too thick to spread easily.)
15. Let the icing set for about 15 minutes, cut the bars, and serve.
16. (The bars can be made up to 3 days in advance.)

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grandma-olfers-s-malted-mocha-bars-382637 (may not work)