Almond Toffee Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Toffee Bars

• 1 tablespoon butter
• Brown Sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• Almond Extract
• Vanilla Extract
• All Purpose Flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
• ½ cup sliced almonds

How to Make Almond Toffee Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 1 large egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon almond extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually blend in 2 cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Press dough evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
7. While the crust is baking, prepare the chocolate topping: Melt 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
8. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon butter until glossy.
9. Pour melted chocolate over the baked crust and spread evenly.
10. Sprinkle generously with ½ cup sliced almonds.
11. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for easier cutting and to allow the chocolate to fully set.