Chocolate Toffee Delights

Name: Chocolate Toffee Delights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled; 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping; 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

“I combined my favorite shortbread recipe with some ingredients on hand and came up with these wonderful bars that remind me of my favorite Girl Scout cookies.” —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Prick crust with a fork; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 15 minutes longer or until set.
Meanwhile, place coconut and almonds in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in ice cream topping. Spread over crust. Bake 5-10 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over caramel mixture. Let stand until chocolate is set. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 149 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Chocolate Toffee Shortbread in Taste of Home October/November 2010

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Cindy

Jul 6, 2018

These were awesome! I think next time I'll double the topping. YUM!
lorstout

Jan 26, 2014

The first time I made these, I processed the coconut and almonds as directed, but they were a bit too fine for me. The second time, I only slightly chopped the nuts and coconut in the food processor and liked it much better. I prefer more texture from the coconut and nuts. They taste a lot like my favorite GS cookie! The jar of caramel topping made the prep time much quicker, but next time I may try homemade caramel because the ice cream topping was a bit too runny.
Terena

Nov 27, 2013

These came out so yummy! I didn't have almond extract so I doubled up on vanilla extract. The shortbread was a little crumby, but I live in a dry climate, so maybe that's why. I will make it again!
Danerlea

Sep 16, 2012

Very good! I used 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract and they tasted great. Will definitely make these again.
applekrisp

Dec 23, 2011

Definitely a winner with me. If you like the Girl Scout cookie "Somoas" you'll love these.
marrisa_s

Nov 20, 2011

These are very easy to make and they turned out great! Delicious!!!!
lilaclas

Oct 21, 2011

I actually give this 4 1/2 stars. I love this recipe... with or without homemade caramel. This recipe is great for Christmas or bake sales. Yum
spencerandcat

Jul 19, 2011

These are good but getting 36 out of one batch is not going to happen. Maybe 24 but that is still a very small bar cookie.
jbug827

Jun 22, 2011

These are FABULOUS!! My whole family loves them and they really do rival the girl scout cookie! I like them best cold from the fridge. A definite keeper!
Amy the Midwife

Mar 1, 2011

Mine were not at all crumbly as one complained hers were. Maybe not enough butter was used that time.