These chocolate toffee crunch bars are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. With a buttery toffee base, a layer of rich chocolate, and a sprinkle of crunchy toffee bits on top, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough into the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot crust.
- Let the chocolate chips sit for a few minutes to melt, then use a spatula to spread the chocolate in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the toffee bits over the melted chocolate layer and press them gently into the chocolate.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Interesting Facts
Toffee is a confection made by caramelizing sugar along with butter and occasionally flour.
Chocolate toffee crunch bars are a popular dessert at bake sales and potlucks.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.