ALMOND TOFFEE SHORTBREAD
"The topping for these yummy shortbread squares tastes like a chewy toffee bar," describes Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "If you can't find the toffee bits, buy Heath candy bars and chop them in a food processor."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, place whole almonds and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Cover and process until nuts are finely ground; set aside. , In a bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour, salt and ground almond mixture; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, combine toffee bits and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until toffee is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1/2 cup coconut. Carefully spread over hot crust. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and coconut. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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[email protected]I would have liked the toffee topping to be a bit crunchier.
Edward Nengwa
[email protected]The shortbread was a bit dry, but the toffee topping was delicious.
M Bilal Ali
[email protected]This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
DEEP FF
[email protected]This is my new favorite shortbread recipe. I love the almond flavor and the toffee topping is addictive!
amandaGayle winemiler
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. The shortbread turned out perfectly and the toffee topping was divine.
jobare khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Florence Somuah
[email protected]I brought this to a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Kritika Basnet
[email protected]This was my first time making toffee, and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Arifa Rani
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of shortbread, but this recipe changed my mind. The toffee topping is out of this world!
I Am Othien
[email protected]This almond toffee shortbread is a real winner! The buttery shortbread base is the perfect foundation for the sweet and crunchy toffee topping. I loved the combination of textures and flavors.