Taste of Home
Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 3 dozen.
These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. —Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon
Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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FILLING:
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1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
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1/3 cup water
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1/3 cup canola oil
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1 large egg, room temperature
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TOPPING:
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1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, melted
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3/4 cup chopped salted roasted pistachios
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour, mixing well. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
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2.
Bake until golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil and egg until blended.
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3.
Spread brownie batter over hot crust. Bake until center is set, 14-16 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
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4.
Spread melted chocolate over top; sprinkle with pistachios. Let stand until set. Cut into 36 bars.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 219 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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