English Toffee Squares
Indulge in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth decadence of English Toffee Squares—an easy-to-make treat that's perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime snacking. This delightful dessert starts with a tender, golden shortbread-style base made from rich unsalted butter and sweet brown sugar, baked to perfection in just 20 minutes. Topped with a velvety layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of crunchy chopped pecans or almonds, these squares offer a sublime balance of textures and flavors. With minimal prep time and no candy thermometer required, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve these irresistible toffee squares at your next gathering or enjoy them as a crowd-pleasing addition to your cookie tray. For best results, let them cool completely before cutting into indulgent, bite-sized pieces that are sure to disappear in seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well to combine.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the pan from the oven and, while the toffee base is still warm, sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
Let the chocolate chips sit for 2-3 minutes to melt, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate into an even layer.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans or almonds over the melted chocolate, pressing them gently into the surface so they adhere.
Allow the toffee squares to cool completely in the pan until the chocolate has set (you can speed this up by placing the pan in the refrigerator).
Once cooled and set, cut into squares and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.4 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.5 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 504.3 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 280.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*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.
