Toffee Bars are a sweet, buttery, and crunchy treat with layers of rich toffee flavor and a chocolate topping. These bars are incredibly simple to make and combine the satisfying crunch of a toffee base with a smooth chocolate layer, all topped off with nuts for extra texture. Perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon snacks, or as a crowd-pleasing dessert, these bars pack all the indulgent flavor of toffee in a handheld treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Make the toffee base:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. The dough will be thick and slightly crumbly but should come together when pressed.
- Press and bake the base:
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, making sure it’s spread in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the base is set. Remove from the oven.
- Add the chocolate layer:
- While the base is still hot, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes to soften, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate into a smooth layer.
- Add the nuts (optional):
- If you’re using chopped nuts, sprinkle them over the melted chocolate while it’s still warm, gently pressing them into the chocolate.
- Cool and cut:
- Allow the toffee bars to cool completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing the pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Once the bars are fully set, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper or cut them directly in the dish into squares or rectangles.
Enjoy these delicious, buttery Toffee Bars with a rich chocolate topping for a perfect balance of crunch and sweetness!
