Best 6 Maple Toffee Bars Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and indulgent treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more? Look no further than the captivating world of maple toffee bars. These delectable creations are a perfect blend of chewy, tender, and crunchy textures, coated in a luscious layer of maple toffee that will send your taste buds on a joyous journey. With a hint of maple syrup that dances on your palate, maple toffee bars are an irresistible dessert that will steal the spotlight at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind crafting the ultimate maple toffee bars that will become your new favorite indulgence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE TOFFEE BARS



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The maple flavoring in these soft shortbread bars gives a buttery toffee taste without a lot of work. These have been a family favorite for three generations.

Provided by SFRYMAN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and vegetable shortening with brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract until smooth; stir in flour and salt. Lightly press the dough into a 10x15-inch baking dish.
  • Bake until the crust is set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Remove crust from oven and spread melted chocolate in a layer on top. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cut bars while still warm; let chocolate set, about 1 hour, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

MAPLE BARS



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I don't remember where I got this recipe but it is so good. I get asked to make these and they are always gone fast. You could sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the icing if you wanted. The icing would also be good on a cake.

Provided by dayla

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h7m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup shortening
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 cup water
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
2 large eggs, beaten
4 3/4 cups flour
1/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons mapleine

Steps:

  • For Maple Bars: In saucepan scald milk.
  • Add shortening, sugar, salt and cinnamon.
  • Dissolve and let cool to lukewarm.
  • In large bowl dissolve 2 packages of yeast in water.
  • Add beaten eggs and stir.
  • Stir saucepan mix into yeast mixture.
  • Gradually add flour.
  • Knead.
  • Let rise in bowl for an hour.
  • Punch down and roll out to 1" thickness.
  • Cut into squares and let rise again on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 425°F for 7-8 minutes or until light golden brown. Watch carefully.
  • For Icing: In saucepan mix butter, brown sugar and milk.
  • Bring to boil and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Add mapleine and then powdered sugar and blend well.
  • Add more powdered sugar if needed.
  • Spread on maple bars and enjoy.

CHEWY MAPLE BARS



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Take a break from chocolate and citrus with a rich maple bar drizzled with frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon maple flavor
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon maple flavor
4 to 5 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F). Lightly grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, maple flavor and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and 1/2 cup of the almonds. Pat dough in pan with lightly floured fingers.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir all Maple Icing ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle cooled bars with Maple Icing; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Let stand 5 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

TOFFEE PECAN BARS



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Curl up with a hot cup of coffee and one of these treats. The golden topping and flaky crust give way to the heartwarming taste of old-fashioned pecan pie. -Dianna Croskey, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package English toffee bits (10 ounces) or almond brickle chips (7-1/2 ounces)
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly., Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix egg, milk and vanilla. Fold in toffee bits and pecans. Spoon over crust. Bake until golden brown, 24-26 minutes. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MACADAMIA-MAPLE STICKY BARS



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Layers of texture -- crumbly shortbread and a chewy toffee-like topping -- balance these indulgent bar cookies. Ginger adds unexpected spice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for dish
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted macadamia nuts (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons maple sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; line with parchment, allowing a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Butter lining (not overhang); set aside. Whisk flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup nuts in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in flour mixture and 1 teaspoon maple syrup. Press dough evenly into bottom of prepared dish. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Bake until set in center and pale golden, 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool slightly.
  • Put remaining 6 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup nuts into a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until butter is very foamy and nuts are fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, the ginger, maple sugar, corn syrup, and cream. Boil, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Spread over crust. Let cool completely. Run a knife around non-parchment sides; lift out of dish by overhang. Cut into sixteen 2-inch squares.

MAPLE TOFFEE BARS



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The maple flavoring in these soft shortbread bars gives a buttery toffee taste without a lot of work. These have been a family favorite for three generations.

Provided by SFRYMAN

Categories     Shortbread Cookies

Time 1h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and vegetable shortening with brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract until smooth; stir in flour and salt. Lightly press the dough into a 10x15-inch baking dish.
  • Bake until the crust is set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Remove crust from oven and spread melted chocolate in a layer on top. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cut bars while still warm; let chocolate set, about 1 hour, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. This includes using real maple syrup and butter, not margarine.
  • Be sure to measure your ingredients accurately. This will help ensure that your bars turn out perfectly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Maple toffee bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're made with a simple butter crust, a sweet and chewy maple filling, and a rich toffee topping. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

If you're looking for a delicious and festive dessert, maple toffee bars are the perfect choice. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

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