Description
These decadent toffee bars feature a buttery, crumbly shortbread base topped with a rich, caramelized sweetened condensed milk filling and luscious melted chocolate. This professional-grade recipe creates the perfect contrast between a chewy base and a smooth, elegant chocolate finish. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, these bars are a crowd-pleasing treat that brings café-quality results directly into your kitchen with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup toffee bits, divided
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper or foil, then grease thoroughly.
Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl until the texture is smooth and fully combined.
Add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, beating until the resulting dough is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
Dump the crust mixture into the prepared baking dish and press into an even, flat layer.
Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle half of the toffee bits over the crust, and drizzle evenly with the condensed milk.
Return to the oven for 10 minutes until the edges are bubbling.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the milk chocolate chips over the hot surface, letting them soften for a minute before spreading into an even layer with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining toffee bits on top and allow the bars to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use high-quality European butter for a richer shortbread base. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture. You can substitute dark chocolate chips for a less sweet, more intense flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg