Toffee Bars with Peppermint
Transform your holiday dessert table with these irresistible Toffee Bars with Peppermint—a winning combination of rich buttery toffee, a luscious layer of melted semisweet chocolate, and a festive sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies. This easy-to-make recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect choice for last-minute holiday treats or edible gifts. The golden, chewy base, spiked with the warmth of vanilla, pairs beautifully with the cooling crunch of peppermint, creating a decadent dessert bar that’s both indulgent and refreshing. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or looking for a simple yet impressive dessert to share, these bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Bonus: the peppermint topping adds a delightful holiday sparkle, making these bars as beautiful as they are delicious! Perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros, this recipe is a must-try for your next festive occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup peppermint candies (crushed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and stir again.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, stirring until fully incorporated and a dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form an even layer.
Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot base. Let the chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes to soften.
Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface of the bars.
Quickly sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the melted chocolate, pressing gently to adhere them.
Allow the toffee bars to cool completely at room temperature, or place them in the refrigerator to set the chocolate faster.
Once fully cooled and set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into small squares or rectangles to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.5 g | 290% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.4 g | 682% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1263 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 989.8 g | 360% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.5 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 766.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 2153 mg | 46% | |
*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.
