Milk Chocolate Toffee Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly rich and buttery Milk Chocolate Toffee Bars, a crowd-pleasing treat that combines layers of crispy shortbread, gooey caramel toffee, and smooth milk chocolate. Perfectly balanced with a sweet crunch and optional nutty topping of pecans or walnuts, these bars are a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Made from simple pantry ingredients like sweetened condensed milk and dark brown sugar, they’re easy to prepare and ready in under an hour. Whether you're hosting a party or craving an afternoon pick-me-up, these decadent toffee bars are guaranteed to satisfy. Don't forget to refrigerate them for a perfect, fudgy finish before cutting into portions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
While the crust is baking, combine 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup dark brown sugar, and 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it starts to bubble gently. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly and turns a light caramel color.
Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the toffee mixture over the top, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 cups of milk chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer. If desired, sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts over the top for added texture and flavor.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the baking dish. Cut into 16 squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 300.9 g | 386% | |
| Saturated Fat | 161.8 g | 809% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 1501 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1096.2 g | 399% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 873.0 g | ||
| Protein | 95.0 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2061 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 3590 mg | 76% | |
*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.
