Yummy and decadent- 2 words that describe these Toffee Chocolate Bars. With a shortbread base layered with caramel then covered with melted chocolate then sprinkled with toffee bits – a match made in heaven. I prefer to use Belgian milk chocolate chips as those are my family’s preference, but you can use whatever type of chocolate makes you happy.
I have been making these decadent treats for quite a few years after receiving the recipe from my daughter’s Brownie leader, Pat. She had made these treats for us when we were on our way to the cottage for the weekend as her daughter was coming with us. Once my husband and son had opened the package it wasn’t long before all of the Toffee Chocolate Bars had disappeared.We had a great weekend at the cottage and thanks to Pat we were introduced to this amazing square. So ever since that weekend this recipe is at the top of the favourite list in our house.
As these Toffee Chocolate bars are so rich and decadent I don’t make them often, they only make an appearance for special occasions and holidays. Then there are the times that a special request along with a hug from my son will coerce me into baking them. I am quite sure that once you bake these even once you will get special hugs too!
- ¾ cup butter, room temp
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup toffee bits
- Preheat oven to 350 ℉. Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl combine first amount of butter, brown sugar and flour until crumbly.
- Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile pour condensed milk into a microwave safe bowl, add the 2 tbsp of butter. Microwave for 1 minute and stir. Microwave an additional minute.
- Pour onto cooling base, tipping pan back and forth until an even coat.
- Bake for a further 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel and return to oven for 2 minutes.
- Using an offset spatula spread the melted chocolate evenly. Sprinkle the toffee bits over the melted chocolate.
- Let cool at room temperature until cooled and chocolate has hardened.
- Remove bar from pan and cut into squares.
- Store at room temp in a covered container.