Simple Flexible Bar Cookies English Toffee
Indulge in the buttery, chocolatey delight of Simple Flexible Bar Cookies English Toffee—a quick and easy treat perfect for any occasion! This recipe combines a golden, shortbread-style crust with a luscious layer of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of crunchy chopped nuts, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors reminiscent of classic English toffee. With just 15 minutes of prep time and basic pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and flour, these bar cookies are effortlessly customizable—swap out the nuts or experiment with semi-sweet and milk chocolate for your preferred twist. Perfect for holiday platters, gifting, or an everyday dessert, these versatile toffee bars can be made in a single baking pan and stored for up to five days, making them a fuss-free crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 0.75 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until fully liquid. This can also be done in a saucepan over low heat, if preferred.
Stir in the light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
Add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using clean hands or the back of a spoon to create a flat layer.
Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot crust.
Let the chocolate chips sit for about 2-3 minutes to soften, then use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to gently spread the melted chocolate over the crust.
While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the top and gently press them into the chocolate layer to help them adhere.
Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer the pan to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
Once fully chilled and set, lift the toffee bars out of the pan using the parchment paper or loosen the edges with a knife. Slice into squares or bars as desired.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.4 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.4 g | 612% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1370 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 587.7 g | 214% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 348.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.6 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 1875 mg | 40% | |
*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.
