Description
These Toffee Dessert Bars combine a buttery, crumbly crust with rich chocolate chips and plenty of crunchy toffee bits, all topped with sweetened condensed milk for a luscious finish. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, these bars are an indulgent treat that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup salted butter, cold
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup toffee bits
Topping
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups toffee bits, divided (1 cup plus ½ cup)
- 1 (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pinch sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Make crust dough: Cut the cold salted butter into small cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it forms a crumbly texture. Stir in ½ cup of toffee bits evenly.
- Press dough into pan: Firmly press the crumbly dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer that will form the crust.
- Bake crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, until it turns a light golden brown and is set.
- Add toppings: Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately sprinkle 2 cups of chocolate chips evenly over the hot crust. Next, sprinkle 1 cup of toffee bits on top, then drizzle the entire surface evenly with the sweetened condensed milk. Finish by sprinkling the remaining ½ cup of toffee bits over the top.
- Bake bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-17 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Optionally sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the bars while still warm to enhance the flavors. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out with the parchment overhang and cutting into 12 squares.
Notes
- For easier removal, be sure to leave parchment paper overhang on two sides when lining the baking pan.
- You can use milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- Adding sea salt brings out the toffee and chocolate flavors but can be omitted if desired.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
