Mamaw's Toffee Bars

Indulge in the buttery, chocolatey delight of Mamaw's Toffee Bars—a nostalgic treat that combines simple ingredients with irresistible flavor. This easy-to-make recipe features a golden, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base topped with a layer of velvety semi-sweet chocolate and a sprinkle of crunchy chopped pecans or walnuts. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, these bars are a perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and buttery goodness, making them ideal for holiday cookie trays, potlucks, or an everyday indulgence. With minimal prep time and no complicated steps, Mamaw's Toffee Bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert that satisfies every sweet tooth. Keywords: toffee bars recipe, buttery shortbread bars, chocolate pecan bars, easy dessert recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 0.25 teaspoons salt (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the light brown sugar until well combined.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and stir to incorporate.

Step 4

Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt (if using) until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into a smooth layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Avoid overbaking to prevent the bars from becoming too hard.

Step 7

As soon as the bars come out of the oven, sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top. Allow them to sit for 2–3 minutes to soften.

Step 8

Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly across the surface of the bars.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly over the melted chocolate while it is still warm.

Step 10

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. To speed up the process, you can place the pan in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.

Step 11

Once cooled and set, cut into bars or squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(868.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4033.6

Total Fat 206.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 620.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 561.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.5g	0%
Total Sugars 339.0g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222.2mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 772.3mg	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: 43.2%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 52.3%