Enchanting Toffee Bars

Indulge in the irresistible magic of Enchanting Toffee Bars, a dessert that combines buttery shortbread, gooey toffee, and velvety chocolate into one decadent treat. Perfectly golden crust forms the foundation for a luscious homemade toffee layer, crowned with melted semi-sweet chocolate and a sprinkle of finely chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for an elegant crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at any gathering. Serve these delightful toffee bars as a show-stopping dessert, a midday pick-me-up, or even as a festive holiday treat. Keywords: toffee bars recipe, chocolate toffee dessert, easy toffee bar recipe, homemade holiday treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup finely chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.

Step 5

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, making sure to reach all the edges and smooth out the surface.

Step 6

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges.

Step 7

While the crust is baking, prepare the toffee layer by combining the remaining butter and brown sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, then let it boil for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the partially baked crust, spreading it evenly using a spatula.

Step 9

Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the toffee to set.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.

Step 11

Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the melted chocolate into an even layer over the toffee.

Step 12

Sprinkle the finely chopped nuts evenly over the melted chocolate.

Step 13

Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then transfer them to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 14

Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the toffee bars out of the dish. Cut into 24 squares or rectangles and serve.

Step 15

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1033.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4815.6

Total Fat 249.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 2421.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 670.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.2g	0%
Total Sugars 425.7g
Protein 63.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 267.0mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 852.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 51.8%