Enchanting Toffee Bars
Indulge in the irresistible magic of Enchanting Toffee Bars, a dessert that combines buttery shortbread, gooey toffee, and velvety chocolate into one decadent treat. Perfectly golden crust forms the foundation for a luscious homemade toffee layer, crowned with melted semi-sweet chocolate and a sprinkle of finely chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for an elegant crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at any gathering. Serve these delightful toffee bars as a show-stopping dessert, a midday pick-me-up, or even as a festive holiday treat. Keywords: toffee bars recipe, chocolate toffee dessert, easy toffee bar recipe, homemade holiday treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup finely chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.
In a large bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, making sure to reach all the edges and smooth out the surface.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges.
While the crust is baking, prepare the toffee layer by combining the remaining butter and brown sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, then let it boil for 2 minutes.
Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the partially baked crust, spreading it evenly using a spatula.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the toffee to set.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the melted chocolate into an even layer over the toffee.
Sprinkle the finely chopped nuts evenly over the melted chocolate.
Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then transfer them to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the toffee bars out of the dish. Cut into 24 squares or rectangles and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.1 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.6 g | 588% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2421 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 670.8 g | 244% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.2 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 425.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.3 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 852 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
