Easy Toffee Bars Recipe

These irresistible toffee bars are a family favorite, born from a happy accident! Inspired by a Pillsbury bake-off recipe, I accidentally added toffee bits – and voila! A game-changing twist that elevates this easy-to-make dessert to pure perfection. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth buttery shortbread, gooey brown sugar toffee, crunchy nuts, and a decadent chocolate-toffee topping. Prepare for rave reviews – they're addictive!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 129.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Toffee Bars

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How to Make Easy Toffee Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your 15x10 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the following ingredients to make the shortbread dough (see ingredients list for measurements). Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring the dough is firmly pressed into the corners and any perforations are sealed.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  6. Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the prepared shortbread crust.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  8. Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the toffee is set.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips and toffee bits.
  10. Gently swirl the chips with a knife or spatula as they begin to melt.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. This allows the toffee to fully set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

18g

Carbs

4g

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