Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars

Name: Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size); 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 large egg, room temperature; TOPPING:; 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, melted; 3/4 cup chopped salted roasted pistachios

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

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
TOPPING:
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, melted
3/4 cup chopped salted roasted pistachios

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour, mixing well. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
Bake until golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil and egg until blended.
Spread brownie batter over hot crust. Bake until center is set, 14-16 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
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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Nancy

Mar 9, 2017

Although this is really tasty, the crust recipe is not large enough to spread in a 10x15 pan? I had to transfer to an 11 x7 pan to get it to cover. Then used a small brownie mix. Wondering if others who made this had the same problem?
rllewis7

Dec 3, 2015

These bars turned out beautifully. This will definitely be a Christmas favorite!
Sunshine1984

Nov 23, 2015

These bars are so delicious. This recipe is definitely a keeper!