Best 3 English Toffee Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful English toffee bars, a classic confection that combines a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of luscious toffee, and a rich chocolate topping. These delectable treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and adding a touch of elegance to any occasion. With three tempting variations—classic, millionaire's shortbread, and tiffin—this recipe article offers a delightful journey through the world of toffee bars. Discover the timeless charm of the classic English toffee bars, the luxurious indulgence of millionaire's shortbread, and the captivating blend of flavors in the tiffin variation. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making these toffee bars an irresistible delight.

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EASY ENGLISH BUTTER TOFFEE BARS



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These easy to make butter toffee bars are delicious, made with easy ingredients, and are nice for those Christmas cookie/bar exchanges!

Provided by Taylor in Belgium

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 54 2x1inch bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 unsalted saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Butter a 13x9 baking pan.
  • Arrange saltines right side up in a single layer in pan.
  • Melt butter and sugar over medium heat.
  • Bring to boil, boil 3 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over crackers, spread evenly with spatula.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, if crackers move, rearrange with a fork.
  • Cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate morsels over top.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes the evenly spread over top.
  • Cool completely, then cut in 2x1 inch bars.
  • Place a pecan half over each piece.
  • Store in refrigerator.

ENGLISH TOFFEE BARS



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Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using a recipe she got years ago in a cooking class. It's a tradition I plan to continue with my daughters and grandchildren. Our families and friends wait with mouths watering for their packages. -Dianne Brooks, Augusta, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon plus 1-3/4 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and salt. , Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, score into lines. Let stand at room temperature until cool., Separate into squares, using a sharp knife if necessary. In a microwave, melt candy coating, stirring often. Dip squares, one at a time, in coating. Place on waxed paper until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MONA'S ENGLISH TOFFEE COOKIE BARS



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These bars are easy to make and they are delicious! I baked them for my staff at the office and they were gone in a matter of minutes.

Provided by Mama Mona

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup cold butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (7 ounce) bar milk chocolate candy bar (such as Hershey's®), broken into squares
1 (6 ounce) package English toffee-flavored baking bits (such as Heath®)
1 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour and sugar together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until crumbly; press into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix sweetened condensed milk, egg, and almond extract together in a large bowl. Fold chocolate, toffee-flavored baking bits, and almonds into sweetened condensed milk mixture; spread over the warm crust.
  • Bake until cookie bars are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 75.1 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the toffee from burning.
  • Stir constantly: This will help to prevent the toffee from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • Use a candy thermometer: This will help you to get the toffee to the right temperature.
  • Pour the toffee onto a greased baking sheet: This will help to prevent it from sticking.
  • Let the toffee cool completely before cutting it: This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

English toffee bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these bars in no time. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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