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Chocolate Toffee Bars

These Chocolate Toffee Bars are a delectable treat. They have a shortbread crust topped with a gooey, buttery sweet filling, which holds a layer of toffee-crusted chocolate for the perfect finish. These triple-layered bars are perfect for any holiday—winter, spring, summer, or fall!


But I do like to make them during the Christmas holidays. There’s something about the combination of chocolate and toffee, which is perfect for enjoying with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or hot chocolate.


You’ll love these decadent bars, which are easy to make, even though the layers require a few separate sessions in the oven. The outcome is worth it, so set aside a little time to make these chocolate and toffee bars, which are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Chocolate Toffee Bars

Ingredients Needed:

Crust:

Butter – Use unsalted. Set it out to soften before mixing it with the other crust ingredients.

Brown Sugar – You can use light or dark.

Flour – Use regular all-purpose flour.

Filling:

Sweetened Condensed Milk – This is heated and mixed with butter to create a sweet filling.

Butter – Needed to help the filling thicken when heated with the sweetened condensed milk.

Toppings:

Semisweet Chocolate Chips – To create the top chocolate layer.

Toffee Bits – For the crunchy garnish on top of the chocolate layer.

How To Make Chocolate Toffee Bars:

Note: This is a summary of the recipe steps. For complete instructions, see the recipe card down below.

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, prepare an 8×8 baking dish with butter, or line it with parchment paper.

STEP 2: Make the crust by beating the softened butter, brown sugar, and flour until creamy and well-blended.

STEP 3: Press the crust evenly into the bottom of the baking pan and bake for 25 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool completely.

STEP 4: Prepare the filling by heating the sweetened condensed milk and butter in a saucepan. Stir it continuously on low to medium heat for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.

STEP 5: Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.

STEP 6: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Return the pan to the oven for two more minutes until the chips melt.

STEP 7: Remove from the oven and, using a rubber spatula, evenly spread the melting chocolate chips over the top.

STEP 8: Garnish the top with the toffee bits and lightly press them into the chocolate.

STEP 9: Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Chocolate Toffee Bars

Tips:

  • Be sure to grease the baking pan well or line it with parchment paper that overhangs so that it can easily lift the uncut toffee bars out and onto a flat surface to slice.
  • If possible, soften the butter on the countertop rather than using the microwave. You want soft, not melted, butter so that it creams easily.
  • You can make the shortbread crust ahead of time, let it cool completely, cover it overnight, and then finish the recipe the next day.
Chocolate Toffee Bars

Where Do I Find Toffee Bits?

Toffee is caramelized brown sugar that becomes hard and can be broken or shattered into hard candy bits.

You can actually purchase toffee bits in the candy or baking section of your grocery store, or you can use crushed Heath candy bars, which are a combination of toffee and almonds surrounded by chocolate.

You can also make your toffee bits! The easy recipe is right below.

Chocolate Toffee Bars

How To Make Your Toffee Bits

You can make this 3-ingredient toffee recipe right on your stovetop. You need one stick of unsalted butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar, and a pinch of sea salt. I like to have a candy thermometer on hand to ensure I’ve gotten the mixture to the right temperature before I turn it out on the parchment paper to harden.

STEP 1: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

STEP 2: Add the stick of butter to a saucepan and melt it over medium heat before adding the sugar and salt, whisking continuously until combined while still on the heat. Continue stirring for about 10 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken and the candy thermometer reads between 295°F 305°F.

STEP 3: Remove it from the heat and carefully pour it evenly on the parchment paper. Let it cool and harden for up to 30 minutes. You can then break it into bits by putting it in a Ziploc bag and using a hard object, such as a rolling pin, to crush it into pieces.

Chocolate Toffee Bars

Variations For Chocolate Toffee Bars

  • If you’re looking for a more substantial shortbread base, add a small egg to the crust mixture.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract for a little more flavor in the crust.
  • For a nutty topping, add finely chopped walnuts or sliced almonds in place of or in addition to the toffee bits.
  • Add flaky sea salt instead of or in addition to the toffee bits for a saltier topping.

Storage:

You can keep your chocolate toffee bars in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days.

More Delicious Bar Recipes:

Graham Cracker Toffee Bars

Christmas Crack

Snickerdoodle Bars

Best Pecan Pie Bars

No-Bake Rocky Road Avalanche Bars

Chocolate Toffee Bars
Yield: Makes 1 dozen

Chocolate Toffee Bars

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

These Chocolate Toffee Bars are a delectable treat with a shortbread crust topped with a gooey and buttery sweet filling that holds a layer of toffee-crusted chocolate for the perfect finish. These triple-layered bars are perfect for any holiday - winter, spring, summer, or fall!

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup of flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1 (10 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 1 3/4 cup of semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ⅓ cups toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Gather all of the ingredients. Chocolate Toffee Bars
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  4. Soften butter for a couple of seconds in the microwave, or however, you like. Chocolate Toffee Bars
  5. Beat brown sugar, softened butter, and flour in a medium or large bowl until nice and creamy or well blended. Chocolate Toffee Bars
  6. Press evenly on the bottom of the 8x8 pan.Chocolate Toffee Bars
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. Remove from oven while preparing the filling.
  9. In a small pot, heat sweetened condensed milk and butter, stirring constantly at low to medium heat for 5-10 minutes. Chocolate Toffee Bars
  10. Pour and spread evenly over the cooled crust.Chocolate Toffee Bars
  11. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  12. Sprinkle milk chocolate chips evenly all over the top.Chocolate Toffee Bars
  13. Bake for 2 more minutes or until the chocolate is shiny.
  14. Remove from the oven and spread chocolate all over the top.Chocolate Toffee Bars
  15. Sprinkle toffee bits all over top. Tap lightly into the chocolate.Chocolate Toffee Bars
  16. Cool completely, then cut into bars. Chocolate Toffee Bars

Notes

These Chocolate Toffee bars are my new favorite treat! So easy. Yummy toffee bits just call for a delicious time! Show these off at your next get-together! They will go crazy for them!

Tips and Tricks •

  • Add in nuts!
  • You can use ANY type of chocolate  instead of semisweet chocolate 
  • Cover and store at room temperature 

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 500Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 19gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 64mgSodium 153mgCarbohydrates 58gFiber 2gSugar 44gProtein 3g

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These Chocolate Toffee Bars are a delectable treat with a shortbread crust topped with a gooey and buttery sweet filling that holds a layer of toffee-crusted chocolate for the perfect finish. These triple-layered bars are perfect for any holiday - winter, spring, summer or fall! via @Mooreorlesscook

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Miz Helen

Thursday 29th of December 2022

I am so excited to feature your post on our Top Ten Full Plate Thursday, 621 this week. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year and thanks so much for being a part of our blogging community! Miz Helen

Nettie

Thursday 29th of December 2022

Dear Miz Helen,

Thank you for the feature! Always love seeing what you are sharing each week! Happy New Year! Nettie

Tammy

Wednesday 28th of December 2022

Oh these wouldn't last long in my house! I love toffee..what a fabulous treat for the holidays!

Nettie

Thursday 29th of December 2022

Thank you! Enjoy!

Nettie

mie

Friday 23rd of December 2022

They look yummie! Happy holidays!

Nettie

Thursday 29th of December 2022

Thank you so much!

Nettie

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