Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our tantalizing toffee squares, a timeless classic elevated to perfection. These irresistible treats feature a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of chewy toffee, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our toffee squares recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process effortlessly. We've also included variations to cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Try the nutty delight of pecan toffee squares or the zesty twist of lemon toffee squares. For a gluten-free indulgence, our almond toffee squares are a perfect choice. Prepare to captivate your senses and satisfy your sweet cravings with our toffee squares extravaganza!
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TOFFEE SQUARES
These candy-like bars are very rich, so cut them into smaller bars. Using German sweet chocolate gives them a delightfully different taste.-Judith Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, flour and salt; mix well. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Spread over hot bars. Immediately sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 1-1/4-in. squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE TOFFEE SQUARES
These are rich! As much as I prefer to bake non-dairy desserts, do not substitute margarine for the butter, the flavor just isn't the same!
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 32 squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13x9x2 inch pan.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla and salt.
- Blend well.
- Beat in flour just until combined.
- Turn into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- When melted, spread and sprinkle with nuts.
- Cut into squares while warm.
- Let cool completely.
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.
HERSHEY'S BAR TOFFEE SQUARES
Make and share this Hershey's Bar Toffee Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Joy1996
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 25m
Yield 24 squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla until creamy.
- Add flour and salt; mix well.
- Pat dough into a 10x13" rectangle on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes- until dough is set and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and immediately top with the Hershey bar squares.
- When squares have softened (and it doesn't take long!) spread evenly and top with the finely chopped walnuts.
- Cut into bars while warm, as these are difficult to cut when cooled.
PECAN TOFFEE SQUARES
This is my great uncle's favorite dessert. I made this for his birthday(2/29) until Alzheimer's took him away from us. Every time I make this, it prompts my husband and sons to share their memories of him. Can be served warm or cold with or without Cool Whip® topping. Refrigerate leftovers.
Provided by Diane Horner
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Mix sweetened condensed milk, 1 egg, pecans, toffee bits, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well blended; set aside.
- Cut the butter and 1 egg into the yellow cake mix in a large bowl with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the crumbs into the prepared pan to form a bottom layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 7 minutes. Spread pecan filling over the baked bottom layer, then continue baking until the filling has set, 22 to 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
TOFFEE TURTLE SQUARES
Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little square will do ya. -Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., Beat flour, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter until well blended (mixture will be dry and crumbly). Firmly press into prepared pan. Sprinkle pecans over flour mixture., In a small saucepan, combine remaining brown sugar and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Carefully pour mixture over pecans. Bake until bubbly and edges start to brown, 15-20 minutes., Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand until chocolate begins to melt; spread evenly. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
OATMEAL TOFFEE SQUARES
Make and share this Oatmeal Toffee Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 28m
Yield 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Grease 15x10 jelly roll pan.
- Combine first six ingredients and mix well.
- Firmly press into greased pan.
- Bake 18 minutes or so until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle evenly w/ choc chips.
- Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Spread chcolate over toffee.
- Sprinkle w/ nuts.
- Cool completely.
- Cut into squares.
- Store covered tightly.
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE TOFFEE SQUARES
I make these for my Christmas cookie plate every year. I make an oatmeal crust to make me feel I making this healthy, but they are rich. These are so good. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. The recipe includes a 2 hr chilling time.
Provided by Marlitt
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h45m
Yield 96 pcs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- CRUST;.
- Line a 9 x 13 metal cake pan with parchment or wax paper leaving about a inch over hang on each side for handles, set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl combine the oatmeal, flour and sugar.
- In a separate dish whisk the melted butter with the egg, then stir into oatmeal mixture until moistened.
- Press mixture into the prepared pan and bake of 12 - 15 minutes.
- Let cool on a rack.
- FILLING:.
- In a sauce pan melt together butter, sugar, condensed milk and corn syrup, over medium heat, stirring.
- Simmer stirring constantly until a candy thermometer reaches 230°F (thread stage) about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Pour the toffee over the base crust and refrigerate for an hour(should be firm to touch).
- GANACHE TOPPING:.
- Place chocolate in a bowl.
- In microwave or on the stove bring the cream to a boil.
- Pour over chocolate whisking until it is smooth.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool to room temperature and then pour over the toffee layer.
- Refrigerate until set ( about 1 hour).
- ***(If you are making this ahead you can cover this now and leave in the fridge for a week or over wrap with foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.).
- Once set use the paper handles to remove the bar to a cutting board.
- Peel the paper from the sides.
- Wiping knife between cuts, trim the edges and cut into 1 inch squares.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 25.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.7
TOFFEE CARAMEL SQUARES
Layers of caramel and chocolate cover a cookie crust, creating these rich treats. I made several pans for our son's wedding and received many requests for the recipe. The scrumptious bars are also perfect for cookie exchanges.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown., In a small saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir 5 minutes. Pour over warm crust., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts :
TOFFEE CHOCOLATE SQUARES
Oh my GOODNESS! A delicious crust, creamy filling topped with chocolate and Skor bits. An instant family favourite! Recipe from Robin Hood cookbook. Very quick, very easy, very good!
Provided by hollyberry
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F Cream crust ingredients together. Press firmly into greased 9" square pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Let cool while preparing filling.
- Centre: In a medium saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk and butter over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Spread over crust. Bake 12-15 minutes or just until golden.
- Top: Sprinkle chips evenly over the filling. Bake 2 minutes, remove from oven and spread with spatula. Sprinkle toffee bits (adjust quantity to your liking) and press lightly into the melted chocolate. Cool in refrigerator.
PECAN TOFFEE SQUARES
These little toffee squares make a great addition to a holiday gift basket or tin. Super easy to prepare and everyone wants more!
Provided by FolkDiva
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 25m
Yield 24-48 toffee squares, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan with graham crackers.
- Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook exactly 2 minutes. Pour Mixture over graham crackers. Sprinkle with nuts.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Cut in to small squares to serve.
SALTED TOFFEE-CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKER SQUARES
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place graham crackers in a single layer on sheet, edges touching. Sprinkle toffee bits and almonds over graham crackers. Sprinkle toffee bits and almonds over graham crackers. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and butter to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and cook at a rapid simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is syrupy, about 2 minutes. Immediately pour over graham crackers. Bake until sugar topping is bubbling, 12 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate and salt over graham crackers. With a sharp knife, cut into 2-inch squares. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container, up to 1 week. *Note: I searched high and low but couldn't find the elusive "toffee bits." I couldn't even find some Skor bars to chop up. With no other options and with the advice of the bodega cashier, I subbed 3 chopped Butterfingers.
SHORTBREAD TOFFEE SQUARES
Make and share this Shortbread Toffee Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Michele7
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 12 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream 1/2 stick butter with 4 T sugar.
- Blend in flour.
- Spread onto greased 8-inch square pan, and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- Mix together next 4 ingredients and cook, stirring until mixture leaves the side of the pan.
- Add vanilla.
- Pour over shortbread.
- Cool.
- Spread melted chocolate over toffee.
- Cool.
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 233, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 30.4, Protein 4.5
TOFFEE NUT SQUARES
"My mother passed along this yummy recipe," writes Anna Marie Cobb from Pearland, Texas. Her soft but chewy bars - packed with brown sugar, coconut and nuts - will be a hit at any party.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Add cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a soft dough forms. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Spread over crust. Bake for 25-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SALTED TOFFEE CHOCOLATE SQUARES
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place single layer of graham crackers with edges touching. Sprinkle toffee bits then walnuts evenly on graham crackers. 2. In a small saucepan, bring butter and sugar to simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes till syrupy. Immediately pour evenly over graham crackers. 3. Bake 12 minutes or until sugar topping is bubbly. 4. While bars are baking, melt chocolate. (Use double boiler or melt in microwave on medium at ten second intervals). 5. Remove from oven and immediately cut into 2- inch squares. 6. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with salt. Let cool completely.
YULETIDE TOFFEE SQUARES
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease 15 x 10 inch pan. Combine the oats, sugar, maragrine, corn syrup, vanilla and salt, mix well. Firmly press mixture into pan. Bake 12 minutes or until mixture is brown and bubbly. Cool completely. In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring constantly until smooth. Spread evenly over oat base, sprinkle with nuts. Chill until set cut into bars.
CLARA'S TOFFEE SQUARES
Another great cookie recipe from my grandma's recipe box. As the oldest grandchild interested in cooking I was blessed to be given her recipe box and several of her favorite cookbooks. I love going through them and reading notes she made in the margins. Our only regret she took her kuchen recipe with her, we thought. My mom...
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Chocolate
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- 2. Mix butter,sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt until dough is well blended.
- 3. Spread in a 9"x13" baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes, or nicely browned. Crust will be soft.
- 4. Remove from oven. Immediately place separated squares of chocolate bars on top of dough.
- 5. Let stand a minute until soft; spread evenly over entire surface. Sprinkle with nuts while chocolate is still warm Cut into squares while warm.
YULETIDE TOFFEE SQUARES
clipped this out of a magazine many years ago....it's a great addition to a holiday office party, gift bag, or any dessert table! Enjoy!
Provided by Dina M
Categories Candies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 450 F and grease a 15x10 in pan.
- 2. Combine oats, sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt. Mix well.
- 3. Firmly press mixture into pan and bake 12 minutes or until mixture is brown and bubbly.
- 4. cool completely
- 5. In a glass bowl, add shortening and chocolate pieces and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. Stir after 1 minute and then every 30 seconds until smooth.
- 6. Spread evenly over base, sprinkle with nuts. Chill until set and then cut into bars.
TOFFEE SQUARES
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cover bottom of 9 x 13 dish with saltines. Bring butter and sugar to a rolling boil (about five minutes). Pour over saltines. Top with chocolate chips. Alternatively, melt choc. chips in bowl in microwave. And pour over toffee mix.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter, or the squares will be tough.
- Bake the squares until they are just set in the center, or they will be dry.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them, or they will fall apart.
- Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Toffee squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give toffee squares a try!
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