Description
These Chocolate Toffee Bars are a deliciously rich and buttery dessert, featuring a soft, golden base topped with melted milk chocolate and crunchy toffee bits. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with their gooey chocolate and toffee crunch, these bars are easy to make and great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 12 oz bag milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) to prepare for baking the bars.
- Mix Butter, Sugar, and Egg Yolk: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and egg yolk until just combined, making sure not to overbeat; the mixture should be smooth but not fluffy.
- Add Flour and Vanilla: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and vanilla extract until the dough comes together without overmixing.
- Press Dough into Pan: Press the dough evenly into a greased half sheet pan or a 13×9 inch baking dish, spreading it out to form an even layer.
- Bake the Base: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the milk chocolate chips evenly over the hot bars.
- Melt Chocolate: Let the chocolate chips sit for 5-7 minutes to soften and melt; alternatively, you can return the pan to the oven for 2-3 minutes to help melt the chocolate. Then, gently spread the melted chocolate into an even layer with a spatula.
- Top with Toffee Bits: Sprinkle the toffee bits evenly over the melted chocolate layer.
- Cool and Set: Allow the chocolate topping to fully set and harden before slicing the bars into desired pieces.
Notes
- Do not overbeat the butter, sugar, and egg yolk mixture to ensure the bars stay tender.
- Using a greased pan helps prevent sticking and makes removal easier.
- Letting the chocolate chips melt naturally avoids burning and ensures a smooth coating.
- Store the bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- For extra indulgence, you can add chopped nuts or sea salt on top with the toffee bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Toffee Bars, Toffee Bars, Chocolate Bars, Easy Dessert, Chocolate Bars Recipe, Toffee Dessert, Baked Dessert
