Toffee Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: about 4 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces each)
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1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 84 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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