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Butter Toffee Bars Recipe – American Special

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Butter Toffee Bars Recipe – American Special

Butter toffee bars are the ultimate dessert indulgence, combining a rich, buttery shortbread base with melted chocolate and crunchy nuts for an irresistible treat. These bars bring together the sweetness of brown sugar, the smoothness of melted chocolate chips, and the texture contrast of pecans or walnuts. Easy to make and always crowd-pleasing, they’re ideal for holiday parties, dessert tables, or satisfying a serious sweet craving at home. Best of all, they require just simple ingredients and are ready to slice once cooled.

  • Prep Time10 min
  • Cook Time30 min
  • Perform Time1 hr
  • Total Time1 hr 40 min

Butter Toffee Bars Ingredients :

  • 1 Cup Butter, Softened
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 Cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 3/4 Cup Chopped Pecans Or Walnuts (Optional)

How to make Butter Toffee Bars :

1

Preheat Oven To 350°F (175°C). Grease A 9×13-Inch Baking Dish.

2

In A Mixing Bowl, Cream Together Butter And Brown Sugar Until Light And Fluffy.
Add The Vanilla Extract And Egg Yolk, Beating Well.

3

Gradually Add Flour And Salt To The Mixture, Mixing Until Combined.

4

Press The Dough Evenly Into The Prepared Baking Dish.

5

Bake For 20-25 Minutes Or Until The Edges Are Lightly Browned.

6

Remove From The Oven And Immediately Sprinkle Chocolate Chips Over The Hot Crust. Allow Them To Sit For A Few Minutes, Then Spread The Melted Chocolate Evenly Across The Surface.

7

Sprinkle Chopped Nuts Over The Chocolate (If Using).

8

Allow The Bars To Cool Completely In The Pan Before Cutting Into Squares.

Recipe Notes :

Butter temperature: Use softened butter (not melted) to get a light, fluffy base and consistent texture.

Chocolate choice: Semisweet works beautifully; you can swap in milk or dark chocolate depending on how sweet or rich you prefer.

Nut inclusion: Nuts are optional—omit for a nut-free version or replace with toffee bits for extra crunch.

Cooling & slicing: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting. For cleaner cuts, refrigerate them for about an hour before slicing into squares.

Storage suggestions: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week; they also freeze well for up to three months.

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