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    Home » Our latest posts » Cookies

    Rich and Chocolaty Toffee Bars: Easy Cookies

    November 9, 2020 Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Holidays

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    Easy Toffee Bars are a simple rich cookie bar topped with chocolate and nuts. Same taste as toffee candy, but easier to make.

    I received compensation from Millican Pecan Company for this post. The recipe and opinions are my own.

    Rich and chocolaty Toffee Bars are a simple but flavor packed cookie bar perfect for gift giving. Great for shipping to family and friends or whip up a quick batch to enjoy anytime.

    cookies on a cooling rack and text overlay "easy toffee cookie bars"

    My youngest niece recently moved away to college and was bemoaning the fact that she rarely got anything in the mail. No worries, Aunt Audrey can take care of that. And the next day a box filled with these was on their way to her mailbox.

    Bar cookies are my favorite for mailing because they are usually thicker and fit snuggly together so there is less risk of breakage as there might be with more delicate cookies. Oh, and they are faster to prepare too. Shhh!

    Mix it Up for More Variations

    There are plenty of ways to change up these Toffee Bars.

    Choose your favorite chocolate: dark, semi sweet or milk. Or use a some white chocolate and swirl it.

    I used my favorite Millican Pecan Pieces on top, because I loooooooooooove pecans. But you could use other chopped nuts if you are so inclined.

    Make it vegan by using butter flavored coconut oil, a vegan egg substitute (aquafaba is my favorite for cookie baking) and a vegan chocolate.

    Homemade Cookie Mix

    Have you ever noticed that many cookies use the same basic ingredients?

    This recipe is one of four I am sharing this week that use my Homemade Cookie Mix. Each cookie recipe starts with the same basic mix but ends up completely different looking and tasting.

    Christmas Cookies on a Santa tray

    Make a batch of the cookie mix and keep it in the fridge or freezer so you can quickly whip up a batch of cookies when the urge strikes. Or make a double or triple batch to make Christmas cookie baking a little easier.

    Toffee Bars

    cookies on a cooling rack with bag of pecans and text overlay "easy toffee cookie bars"
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 cups Basic Cookie Mix (recipe below)
    • ½ cup butter or butter flavored coconut oil (softened)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 large egg
    • 4 ounces dark, milk or semi-sweet chocolate candy (broken into pieces)
    • ½ cup chopped pecans (or other nuts)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine cookie mix, butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Press into a single even layer in the baking pan.
    • Bake until very light golden brown, about 25 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate pieces on top. Let melt completely then spread to cover the top of the cookie. Sprinkle with nuts.
    • Cut into bars while warm.

    Basic Cookie Mix

    cup of cookie mix on a counter with cookie scoop and rolling pin and text overlay "homemade cookie mix"
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    Ingredients
     

    • 8 cups all-purpose flour
    • 4 cups packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 ½ cups shortening or chilled coconut oil ((butter flavor coconut oil is amazing!))

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt and baking soda.
    • Cut in shortening or coconut oil with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
    • Store mixture in zip-to-lock or other air tight containers in the refrigerator for up to 10 weeks.
    • To use: Scoop out with a dry measuring cup and level with a knife or spatula.

    Notes

    Makes about 12-13 cups of cookie mix.

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    Welcome to #ChristmasCookies week where more than 25 bloggers are sharing cookie recipes perfect for your holiday celebrations. Hosted by Ellen from Family Around the Table, Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures and Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks, we invite you to not only check out the recipes but enter the amazing giveaway.

    Don’t miss one delicious cookie recipe! Follow along on Pinterest.

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Radha

      November 09, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      This is great to make and pack as edible gifts. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    2. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

      November 09, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Toffee...my weakness. I can never seem to resist! These look absolutely amazing!

      Reply
    3. Deborah Brooks

      November 10, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      ooh I love toffee! Really looking forward to trying these out soon

      Reply
    4. Albertina

      November 16, 2020 at 2:27 am

      Fantastic recipe. Very simple and easy to make as well as delicious. They turned really well and were better the next day.

      Reply
    5. Christie

      November 22, 2020 at 11:20 am

      Bars are so good for the holidays! You can cook up a pan and slice them up instead of spoon or cutting them out. Yet, I never make them. Trying these for sure! We love toffee.

      Reply

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