Indulge in a delightful treat with Coffee Hour Toffee Bars, a delectable confection that combines the rich flavors of coffee and toffee in a perfect harmony. These irresistible bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious layer of toffee, infused with a hint of coffee for an extra layer of flavor. Atop this layer, a velvety chocolate ganache is poured, creating a decadent finish that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe provides detailed instructions for crafting these delightful bars, along with variations such as a gluten-free option and a white chocolate ganache alternative, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this sweet indulgence.
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COFFEE TOFFEE CRUNCH BARS
These homemade candy bars are reminiscent of your favorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream - chocolate feuilletine crust and a coffee mousse are layered together for contrasting flavor and crunch. Once the bars have set, cut them into rectangles and top each with a white chocolate cremeux for a decadent, sweet treat.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories dessert
Time 10h30m
Yield About 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the base: Line a baking sheet with parchment and put a 15-by-11-inch ring mold on top. Spray the parchment and ring mold with cooking spray.
- Melt the praline paste and white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) a saucepan of simmering water, stirring to combine. Fold in the feuilletine. Spread evenly on the bottom of the prepared ring mold. Sprinkle the crushed toffee pieces over the crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- For the mousse: Put the milk chocolate in a large bowl. Bloom the gelatin sheets in a bowl of ice water until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Bring the milk, coffee extract, salt and bloomed gelatin to a boil in a medium saucepan. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve over the milk chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Allow to cool to 90 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Meanwhile, whip the cream by hand or with an electric mixer on medium speed until it holds a ribbon on the surface when the whisk is lifted.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Pour over the feuilletine base and smooth evenly with an offset spatula. Allow to set, about 45 minutes, then wrap with plastic wrap and freeze the layered base overnight.
- For the cremeaux: Put the white chocolate and glucose syrup in a large bowl. Bloom the gelatin sheets in a bowl of ice water until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Bring the cream, milk and bloomed gelatin to a boil in a large saucepan. Strain through a fine mesh sieve over the white chocolate and glucose. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface so it doesn't form a skin and cover the bowl with another piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Flip the frozen layered base over (still in the ring mold), peel off the parchment and place on another parchment-lined baking sheet. Run a hot knife around the edges of the layered base and lift the ring mold to remove. Let sit at room temperature until it can be cut, 15 to 20 minutes and no more than 30 minutes. Test by touching the center with your fingertip. If it leaves a fingerprint, it's ready to cut.
- Cut into 1-by-4-inch inch bars (or whatever size you want). Whip the cremeux to stiff peaks with an electric mixer on medium-high speed and place in a piping bag with a small plain round or star pastry tip. Pipe the cremeux in small dollops or rosettes on top of each bar.
COFFEE BARS
Cut into large or small bars.
Provided by Rosina
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt; set these dry ingredients aside.
- Combine milk and instant coffee in saucepan, and heat at a medium low setting. Stir until coffee dissolves, and remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the white sugar and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Beat in the egg, and then beat in the coffee mixture. Gradually blend in the mixture of dry ingredients, and fold in the almonds.
- Spread dough evenly in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
- To Make Frosting: Put 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat in the evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in remaining 2 cups of confectioners' sugar. Continue beating until of desired consistency. If consistency is too thick, add a little more milk; if it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Frost the bars with the icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 19.2 g
TERRIFIC TOFFEE BARS
These shortbread bars are really easy and have a great toffee taste!
Provided by Hannah Bushong
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Milk Chocolate
Time 1h10m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk in a large bowl; stir in flour and salt. Press dough into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until crust is light brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust. Let stand until soft, about 5 minutes, and spread evenly; sprinkle with nuts. Cool pan on wire rack for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 40.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
COFFEE HOUR TOFFEE BARS
My friend Kathy (great baker) gave me this recipe and I've made it for coffee hour for years. I love the touch of cinnamon and the bars are just the right thickness. My holiday baking would not be complete without these!
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together dry ingredients.
- Cream butter.
- Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Spread batter (dough will be crumbly, but it will come together when you press it in the pan) evenly in a greased 9 x 13 pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Place Hershey bars on top of bars and gently spread with a knife until melted.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.9, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 437.3, Carbohydrate 84.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 48.9, Protein 8.8
TOFFEE BARS
My mom made these bars when I was a child, and she still does, so they bring back a lot of memories for me. This recipe is my own variation that I developed in recent years; I love the colors of the cranberries and white chocolate - they're very festive. But sometimes I make them just like Mom with milk chocolate and walnuts. Most of the time I forget to add the salt, and I find it doesn't make any difference - they always taste delicious and are always a hit!
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a mixer, beat the butter, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Gradually mix in flour, then salt, and continue beating until well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Transfer batter to a 9 by 13-inch pan, and flatten out with a rubber spatula.
- Bake until slightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately place squares of white chocolate on top, gently spreading with an off-set spatula or dull knife as they melt. Sprinkle with nuts and cranberries. Allow to set, about 15 minutes, and then cut into squares.
SEA SALTED COFFEE TOFFEE BARS
A dense, buttery cookie with a hint of coffee forms a base for the soft, nutty topping. Finished with a sprinkling of sea salt, these bars offer a contemporary balance of both sweet and savory flavors.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 18 2-inch bars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring between additions. Add instant coffee crystals and blend until well incorporated.
- Pat batter into ungreased 9x13x2-inch baking pan in an even layer.
- Bake until edges are lightly browned and center is puffy, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan, stir condensed milk and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until butter melts. The mixture will thicken and become smooth. Stir in vanilla or rum, remove from heat and let sit until bottom layer is done baking.
- Sprinkle nuts over baked bottom layer and pour hot condensed milk mixture evenly over nuts using a spatula to spread.
- Return to the oven and bake until top is golden and bubbling, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Immediately sprinkle desired amount of sea salt over bubbling toffee top. Cool slightly in pan and cut into bars. Bars can be kept up to one week in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.5, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 391.5, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 24.3, Protein 4.1
COFFEE TOFFEE BARS
Make and share this Coffee Toffee Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar.
- Blend in the almond extract, instant coffee, baking powder and salt.
- Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
- Press into a well-greased 9×13 pan (or a jellyroll pan if you're doubling it) and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Tips:
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper: This will make it much easier to remove the toffee bars from the pan once they have set.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the butter and sugar from burning.
- Stir the mixture constantly: This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
- Cook the mixture until it reaches the desired consistency: If you want a softer toffee, cook it for a shorter amount of time. If you want a harder toffee, cook it for a longer amount of time.
- Let the toffee cool completely before cutting it into bars: This will help to prevent the toffee from crumbling.
Conclusion:
These coffee hour toffee bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to make, give these toffee bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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