Toffee Bars

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ruth Burrus

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 03, 2022

These shortbread bars have the taste of toffee without the hassle of making candy. They're attractive addition to a cookie tray. —Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana

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Toffee Bars

Yield:about 4 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, beating until smooth.
  2. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 17-19 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately place chocolate bars on top; return to the oven for 1 minute. Spread melted chocolate over bars; sprinkle with pecans.