Indulge in a delightful confectionery experience with our Almond Toffee Squares, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats feature a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of chewy toffee, and a generous topping of roasted almonds, all enveloped in a rich chocolate ganache. Each bite offers a symphony of contrasting sensations, from the crispness of the crust to the gooeyness of the toffee, the crunch of the almonds to the velvety smoothness of the chocolate. Perfect for special occasions, bake sales, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family, these Almond Toffee Squares are sure to become a beloved favorite.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the steps of creating these delectable treats, providing detailed instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit your preferences. From gathering the necessary ingredients to assembling the final masterpiece, we'll ensure that you have all the knowledge and confidence needed to create these delectable squares.
Our recipe collection includes a classic Almond Toffee Squares recipe, along with several variations to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. Explore our gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, or try our white chocolate variation for a sweeter, creamier twist. For those who love a hint of saltiness, our salted caramel variation offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our recipes are designed to make the process enjoyable and successful. With clear instructions, helpful tips, and detailed ingredient lists, you'll be able to create these Almond Toffee Squares with ease. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey together!
ALMOND TOFFEE BARS
Looking for a delicious dessert? Check out these toffee bars baked using almonds and sprinkled with chocolate chips.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 350°F). Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in flour on medium speed until dough starts to form. Press dough in pan. Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, the brown sugar and corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 2 minutes without stirring. Quickly stir in almonds; spread over baked layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until dark golden brown and bubbling.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot bars. Let stand 5 minutes to soften; gently swirl chips over hot bars with spatula. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 5 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE-COVERED ALMOND TOFFEE BARS
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 3h25m
Yield 1 (2-pound) block, 10 by 13 inches
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spread nuts on a baking tray and bake until toasted, 10 to 15 minutes, turning nuts after 7 to 8 minutes to ensure even toasting. Cool and chop coarsely. You should have about 2 cups. Set aside. Clean baking tray and coat with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Spray both sides of the offset spatula with vegetable oil spray. Set aside.
- Make the toffee: Place sugar in a small deep saucepan. Add the corn syrup and water or rum and, over medium heat, bring to a boil. Let boil until large bubbles form on the surface, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover with foil and boil 5 minutes longer.
- Add the pieces of butter and continue cooking, uncovered, over medium heat until temperature reaches 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 30 minutes. (The candy thermometer has a clip on the side that can be slid up or down. If desired, you can fit the thermometer on the side of the pan, making sure that it rests in the mixture, not on the bottom of the pan, so that the reading is accurate.) Remove from heat and immediately add the salt, baking soda, and 1 cup of chopped nuts. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Pour the toffee mixture on the oiled baking tray and, using the offset spatula, spread the mixture out, making a block about 10 by 13 inches. The toffee will thicken very quickly, so work as fast as you can. When cool, blot some of the oil or vegetable spray with a clean towel.
- While the toffee mixture is cooling, melt the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl placed over simmering water. When almost melted, turn off heat and let the chocolate continue to melt, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.
- When you can lift up the block of toffee, transfer it to a flat work surface or to a clean baking tray. Pour the melted chocolate over the toffee, spreading to cover the entire surface and, before the chocolate cools, sprinkle with the remaining chopped nuts. If the chocolate takes a long time to harden, refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Return the block of toffee to the work surface and break up into pieces approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide. Then cut into smaller pieces, as desired. Use as needed.
ALMOND TOFFEE BARS
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for glass dish). Combine flour and sugar in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- BAKE 15 minutes.
- COMBINE sweetened condensed milk, egg and almond extract in large bowl; mix well. Stir in toffee pieces and almonds. Spread mixture evenly over partially baked crust.
- BAKE an additional 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut into bars.
TOFFEE ALMOND SANDIES
These crispy classics are loaded with crunchy chopped toffee and almonds, so there's no doubt as to why they're my husband's favorite cookie. I used to bake them in large batches when our four sons still lived at home. Now I whip them up for the grandchildren! -Alice Kahnk, Kennard, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 12 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the oil, eggs and extract. Combine the flours, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds and toffee bits. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ALMOND SQUARES II
A cookie for almond lovers!
Provided by Robin J.
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk (reserve egg white), almond paste, and flavoring; beat until well blended. Stir in flour.
- Spread mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Beat egg white (at room temperature) until foamy; brush over entire surface of dough, and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly, and cut into 2 inch squares. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 116.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
ALMOND TOFFEE SQUARES
A buttery brown sugar crust lends a toffee flavor to these decadent bars. A topping of chocolate, toasted coconut and almonds provides the perfect finish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 50m
Yield Makes 32 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well. Press firmly onto bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Bake 30 min. or until edges are golden brown. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate. Cover with aluminum foil; let stand 5 min. or until chocolate is softened.
- Spread chocolate evenly over crust; sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Cool slightly. Cut into 32 squares. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
TOFFEE SQUARES
To heighten the toffee flavor, substitute toffee baking bits for half of the chopped almonds.
Provided by Barbara Grunes
Categories Cookies Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Tree Nut Almond Winter Party Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 48 squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment.
- 2. Prepare the crust. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. On low speed, gradually beat in the flour just until mixed. The dough will be stiff. Pat the dough evenly over the bottom of the baking pan.
- 3. Bake in the center of the oven until pale gold on top, about 20 minutes.
- 4. Remove the pan from the oven and scatter the chocolate pieces evenly over the crust. Return the pan to the oven for 1 minute. Remove the pan again and, using a knife, spread the chocolate evenly over the crust. Sprinkle evenly with the almonds.
- 5. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Using a sharp knife, cut into small squares, then carefully remove from the pan with a small offset spatula or an icing spatula.
Tips:
- Use a heavy saucepan: This will help to prevent the toffee from burning.
- Stir constantly: This will help to ensure that the toffee cooks evenly and does not stick to the pan.
- Cook the toffee to the right temperature: The toffee should reach a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius). If the toffee is not cooked to the right temperature, it will be too soft or too hard.
- Use a marble slab or baking sheet to cool the toffee: This will help to prevent the toffee from sticking to the pan.
- Cut the toffee into squares: Once the toffee is cooled, cut it into squares using a sharp knife.
- Store the toffee in an airtight container: The toffee can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Almond toffee squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy snack that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these almond toffee squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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