These English Toffee Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust with a rich, gooey toffee layer studded with toasted pecans. The magic happens when you drizzle milk chocolate chips over the hot bars right out of the oven; they melt into a glossy, decadent finish that contrasts beautifully with the crunchy nuts and chewy caramel. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, potlucks, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth on a rainy afternoon, this recipe requires no fancy equipment&# 226;ÂÂjust basic pantry staples. The combination of textures, from the tender base to the crisp pecans and smooth chocolate, makes every bite irresistible. ItâÂÂs a nostalgic favorite thatâÂÂs surprisingly easy to whip up, ensuring it will become a regular rotation in your baking repertoire for years to come.
English Toffee Bars
Description
These English Toffee Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust with a rich, gooey toffee layer studded with toasted pecans. The magic happens when you drizzle milk chocolate chips over the hot bars right out of the oven; they melt into a glossy, decadent finish that contrasts beautifully with the crunchy nuts and chewy caramel. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, potlucks, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth on a rainy afternoon, this recipe requires no fancy equipment&# 226;ÂÂjust basic pantry staples. The combination of textures, from the tender base to the crisp pecans and smooth chocolate, makes every bite irresistible. ItâÂÂs a nostalgic favorite thatâÂÂs surprisingly easy to whip up, ensuring it will become a regular rotation in your baking repertoire for years to come.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 cup packed light brown sugar.
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Use a pastry blender or fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs with a few large clumps remaining.
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Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan to form the crust.
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Sprinkle 1 cup of pecan halves evenly over the unbaked crust.
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Prepare the toffee topping: In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup butter and 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar.
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Cook the toffee mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a full boil.
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Continue boiling and stirring for exactly 30 seconds until the mixture thickens slightly and turns a deep golden amber color.
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Immediately drizzle the hot toffee topping evenly over the pecans and crust.
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Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the toffee topping is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
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Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle 1 cup of milk chocolate chips over the hot bars.
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Gently press the chocolate chips onto the surface so they begin to melt from the residual heat.
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Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
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Once cooled and the chocolate has set, cut into 36 even bars.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1294.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 68.7g106%
- Saturated Fat 20.9g105%
- Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
- Sodium 234.9mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 158.4g53%
- Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
- Sugars 61.6g
- Protein 17.8g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
