Indulge in the rich and buttery flavors of homemade toffee bars that are incredibly easy to make. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion and will satisfy your sweet tooth. With a crunchy cookie base, gooey caramel center, and a layer of creamy chocolate on top, these toffee bars are irresistible. Whip up a batch in no time and share the deliciousness with your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well to combine.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot crust.
- Allow the chocolate chips to melt for a few minutes, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crust using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the chopped almonds or walnuts over the melted chocolate.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares or bars.
