Description
These Easy Toffee Bars are a delightful treat combining a buttery, crumbly base with gooey melted chocolate and crunchy toffee bits. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they offer a sweet and satisfying dessert that’s simple to make and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar (can substitute with light brown sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted and cooled slightly (1 ⅓ sticks)
- 1 large egg
Topping Ingredients
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips (or semi sweet chocolate chips)
- ¼ cup Heath toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 18×13-inch half sheet baking pan with nonstick spray that contains flour, or alternatively, line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, packed dark brown sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly, either by hand, with a stand mixer, or an electric hand mixer, until evenly incorporated.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: Pour in the melted and slightly cooled salted butter along with the large egg. Mix until a crumbly dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Press Dough into Pan: Transfer the dough mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread it evenly across the bottom. For an even surface, use a lightly floured rolling pin to gently press and flatten the dough.
- Bake the Base: Place the pan in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot base, allowing the residual heat to soften and melt them.
- Smooth Melted Chocolate: Wait 4-5 minutes for the chocolate chips to soften, then use a butter knife or offset spatula to spread the melted chocolate smoothly over the bars.
- Sprinkle Toffee Bits: Evenly distribute the Heath toffee bits on top of the spread chocolate layer.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature so they set properly. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy your delicious toffee bars!
Notes
- Use a flour-included nonstick spray or parchment paper to ensure easy removal from the pan.
- Spoon and level the flour to get the most accurate measurement and prevent dense bars.
- You can substitute dark brown sugar with light brown sugar if preferred.
- Allow melted butter to cool slightly before mixing to avoid cooking the egg prematurely.
- For even chocolate melting, ensure the bars are still hot when sprinkling chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
