Description
Heath Toffee Cookie Bars deliver pure indulgence with their rich, buttery base and caramel-studded crunch. Chocolate-drizzled and sprinkled with toffee bits, these bars promise a delightful sweet escape that will satisfy serious cookie cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) softened butter
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (220 grams) packed brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup (170 grams) milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounces (226 grams) divided Heath milk chocolate toffee bits
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 centimeters) baking pan with parchment paper to ensure effortless removal of the bars.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolks until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform in consistency.
- Gradually fold in all-purpose flour, salt, and one cup of toffee bits, mixing until the dough reaches a thick, crumbly texture that holds together when pressed.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, using slightly damp fingertips to evenly distribute and firmly press the mixture across the entire bottom of the pan.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the crust develops a light golden-brown color and appears set around the edges.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly across the hot crust, allowing the residual heat to naturally melt the chocolate.
- Let the chocolate chips sit for 3-5 minutes, then use a rubber spatula to gently spread the melted chocolate into a smooth, even layer covering the entire surface.
- Generously scatter the remaining toffee bits over the melted chocolate layer, ensuring uniform distribution for maximum flavor and texture.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to help the chocolate set and make cutting easier.
- Using the parchment paper, carefully lift the cooled bars onto a cutting board and slice into square or rectangular pieces using a sharp chef’s knife.
- Store the toffee bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, preserving their delicious flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chocolate melts beautifully when sprinkled over hot crust, creating a smooth, glossy layer that enhances the toffee bar’s richness.
- Toffee bits scattered across the melted chocolate provide delightful crunch and extra caramel-like sweetness to each bite.
- Chilling helps solidify the chocolate layer, making bars easier to cut into clean, precise squares without crumbling.
- Parchment paper ensures effortless removal from the baking pan, preventing any sticky situations when serving.
- Room temperature cooling allows ingredients to set naturally, maintaining the perfect texture and preventing premature cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 69mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg