Indulge in the delectable delight of homemade toffee bars, a classic treat that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a rich, chewy toffee filling topped with a layer of chocolate ganache. These irresistible bars offer a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few pantry staples and a touch of patience, you can create these toffee bars that are perfect for special occasions, potlucks, or simply as a sweet indulgence. This article presents three tempting variations of this classic recipe: the Original Toffee Bars, a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and a decadent Millionaires Shortbread, which adds a layer of caramel for an extra layer of indulgence. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
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
EASY TOFFEE BARS
You're going to go crazy for these Easy Toffee Bars! Simply delicious cookie bars topped with milk chocolate and pecans! Just fantastic!
Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout
Categories Dessert
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Spray a 9-inch square pan and line with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt.
- Press dough into prepared baking dish and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and return to the oven for an additional minute.
- Remove from the oven and use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top of the bars.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Use a pizza cutter to score into bars and then let cool on a wire rack.
- Once cool, remove from the pan and cut into bars.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 74 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TOFFEE BARS
Easy to make Toffee Bars - simply delicious cookie bars topped with chocolate and chopped nuts.
Provided by makeyourmeals
Categories Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Spray a 8 x 11 inch rectangular pan with baking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl whisk together flour and salt, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Slowly mix in flour/salt mixture.
- Press dough into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until set.
- Immediately remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and return to the oven for two minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top. It will become clumpy and pull away from the top of the bars, but keep working it until smooth across the top.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the chocolate, slightly pressing them down into the layer of chocolate.
- Place pan on cooling rack.
- Once cool, remove from the pan and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
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.
QUICK & EASY TOFFEE BARS
These toffee bars are scrumptious for those who need a nut-free and gluten-free treat. They resemble toffee candy but have a cookie-like texture. YUM! These bars are covered in chocolate and topped with English toffee bits, making them the perfect sweet for family and friends to enjoy this holiday season.
Provided by 2 sisters recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to Bake at 325 degrees F. ( 165C). 2. In one medium-size mixing bowl. Blend butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt until creamy and well combined. 3. Gradually add in the gluten-free flour, and use your fingers to finish blending the flour into the butter mixture. the dough will be crumbly. 4. Spread the dough on the bottom of your 11 x 9 baking dish and into one single layer. Use your fingers to pat it down evenly and into the corners. 5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. When it's ready, turn off the oven. 6. Remove and scatter with chocolate chips on top. Next, return the baking dish back into the oven for at least 1 minute, or until the chocolate chips are glossy in appearance. Remove from oven, and use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the melted chocolate evenly in one single layer. 7. Sprinkle with English toffee bits on top. Place the baking dish aside on your counter to cool completely before cutting into bars. Or, to speed the cooling process, transfer into your refrigerator to chill for at least 20 to 30 minutes. 8. Store in a sealed container. Best served at room temperature. Yields: 24 to 28 toffee bars
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 grams carbohydrates, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1.5 grams protein, ServingSize 1 serving, Sugar 9.8 grams sugar
TOFFEE BARS
These shortbread bars have the taste of toffee without the hassle of making candy. They're attractive addition to a cookie tray. -Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, beating until smooth. , Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 17-19 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately place chocolate bars on top; return to the oven for 1 minute. Spread melted chocolate over bars; sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BEST TOFFEE EVER - SUPER EASY
Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you like in place of the almonds.
Provided by FUNKYSEAMONKEY
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Toffee Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
- While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
- Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
HOLIDAY TOFFEE BARS
Wrap up holiday gift giving with a rich and buttery toffee bar cookie.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, vanilla and egg yolk. Stir in flour and salt. Press in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until very light brown (crust will be soft). Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on hot crust. Let stand about 5 minutes or until chocolate is soft; spread evenly. Sprinkle with nuts.
- Cool 30 minutes in pan on cooling rack. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a good-quality chocolate: This will make a big difference in the taste of the bars.
- Don't overcook the toffee: It should be a light golden color, not dark brown.
- Let the toffee cool completely before cutting it into bars: This will help prevent it from crumbling.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These quick toffee bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate and buttery toffee flavor, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these toffee bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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