Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures presented by Dolly's Crisp Toffee Bars, an irresistible confection that tantalizes taste buds with every bite. This delectable treat features a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of chewy toffee, and a generous topping of chocolate chips, resulting in a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy elements. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we unveil the secrets behind this classic dessert, providing two irresistible variations: the original Dolly's Crisp Toffee Bars and a gluten-free adaptation that caters to those with dietary restrictions.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HELLO DOLLY BARS (ORIGINAL RECIPE)
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with baking spray or butter. Line it with parchment paper and leave an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Spread and press the crust into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Pour 1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk over the crust. Top with semi-sweet chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut, and white chocolate chips. Gently press the toppings into the crust. Pour the remaining condensed milk evenly over the toppings.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned and the coconut flakes are golden. Let it cool to room temperature before slicing into squares.
- Using the overhangs, lift the baked dish onto a flat surface. Cut into bars with a sharp knife. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 cal
TOFFEE CHIP BARS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat until fluffy the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add in flour one half at a time. Stir in crushed toffee bars by hand and spread in baking pan. Sprinkle top with chocolate chips. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars
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.
CRISP TOFFEE BARS
The original recipe for these buttery, basic toffee bars belongs to Maida Heatter, the great American dessert maven of the 20th century. It was adapted for a cast-iron skillet by Charlotte Druckman, who wrote a book on cast-iron baking in 2016. "You can caramelize a crust in cast iron in a way that would never happen in a sheet pan," she said. Make sure to bake the bars until very well browned across the top; that is the sign that the desired level of crisp chewiness has been achieved. The recipe calls for adding either nuts or chocolate to dough; you can add both if you like, but in that case use a larger cast-iron skillet (or use a plain old 9-by-13-inch baking pan).
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield About 2 dozen bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place a rack in the middle and place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on it.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on low speed for about a minute, until softened. Scrape down the bowl and the paddle.
- With the mixer running at low speed, add salt and vanilla. Add the brown sugar, then turn the speed up to medium and beat until mixture is the color of peanut butter and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl again.
- With the mixer running at low speed, shake in flour, beating just until dough holds together. Mix in nuts or chocolate just until combined.
- Remove the hot skillet from the oven and place a small lump of butter in it. As butter melts, brush it onto the bottom and sides of the pan until evenly coated.
- Dump dough into skillet and press it out to evenly fill the skillet. You can use your fingers (being careful to avoid touching the hot pan), a potato masher or the bottom of a measuring cup. Press dough down firmly to make a compact, even layer.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is walnut brown. You may be tempted to take it out when the edges have begun to darken, but let it continue to cook so the entire surface can take on that color. There may be bubbles visible on top of the dough; that's a good sign.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan. If necessary, run a butter knife around the sides of the pan to loosen. Square off the circle shape of the pan by cutting the four rounded edges off; you will have an approximately 9-inch square. Cut the square into bars, squares or diamonds. (The rounded edges can be chopped or crumbled and used as an ice cream topping.)
- Let the bars cool completely before removing from pan. Use a small spatula or butter knife to transfer them to paper towels to blot the buttery bottoms. Store in airtight container; they keep well for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 53 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Make sure the butter and sugar are at room temperature before creaming them together. This will help to create a smooth and creamy mixture.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
- Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking can make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Dolly's Crisp Toffee Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to picnics to holiday parties. With their sweet and buttery flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give Dolly's Crisp Toffee Bars a try. You won't be disappointed.
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