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.

Originally published as Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars in Taste of Home December 2015

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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!