Best 13 Toffee Bar Cookies Recipes

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When it comes to satisfying your sweet cravings, toffee bar cookies stand out as a delightful treat that combines the richness of toffee with the crumbly goodness of a cookie. These delectable treats offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them a popular choice among cookie enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating these cookies can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the steps of making toffee bar cookies, providing tips, tricks, and variations to help you create the perfect batch of these irresistible treats. From gathering the necessary ingredients to mastering the baking process, we'll cover everything you need to know to achieve golden-brown cookies with a chewy toffee center that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOFFEE COOKIE BARS



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You're going to go crazy for these Toffee Cookie Bars! Simple cookie bars topped with a decadent chocolate layer, almonds and toffee bits.

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used mini chocolate chips)
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup Heath toffee bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat in egg, vanilla, and salt.
  • Gradually mix in flour.
  • Press dough into baking dish and bake for 22-25 minutes or until set.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of cookie and return to the oven for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Use an offset spatula to spread chocolate chips in an even layer.
  • Immediately sprinkle on almonds and toffee bits.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 168 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHORTBREAD TOFFEE COOKIE BARS



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These Shortbread Toffee Cookie Bars are made with a buttery brown sugar shortbread crust, filled with a sweetened condensed milk caramel, and topped with milk chocolate and toffee bits! SO sweet and rich!

Provided by Cookies & Cups

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp butter
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups Toffee Bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Line a 9×13 pan with foil and spray lightly with nonstick spray.

TOFFEE CRUNCH COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 45 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 (10-ounce) bag toffee candy bits
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup sweetened flake coconut
1 cup chopped whole, skinned almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat the eggs slightly; then add to the butter mixture and mix well. Sift flour, salt and baking soda; then add slowly to the moist ingredients and mix thoroughly. Mix in the toffee bits, oatmeal, coconut and nuts.
  • Drop dough by the teaspoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

HOLIDAY TOFFEE BARS



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Wrap up holiday gift giving with a rich and buttery toffee bar cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg yolk
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, vanilla and egg yolk. Stir in flour and salt. Press in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until very light brown (crust will be soft). Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on hot crust. Let stand about 5 minutes or until chocolate is soft; spread evenly. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Cool 30 minutes in pan on cooling rack. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CRISP TOFFEE BARS



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The original recipe for these buttery, basic toffee bars belongs to Maida Heatter, the great American dessert maven of the 20th century. It was adapted for a cast-iron skillet by Charlotte Druckman, who wrote a book on cast-iron baking in 2016. "You can caramelize a crust in cast iron in a way that would never happen in a sheet pan," she said. Make sure to bake the bars until very well browned across the top; that is the sign that the desired level of crisp chewiness has been achieved. The recipe calls for adding either nuts or chocolate to dough; you can add both if you like, but in that case use a larger cast-iron skillet (or use a plain old 9-by-13-inch baking pan).

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 sticks/225 grams unsalted butter, cold but not frozen, more for buttering the pan
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup/210 grams soft-packed dark brown sugar
2 cups/240 grams unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup/100 grams slivered or sliced almonds (or walnut pieces), toasted, or 6 ounces/170 grams chocolate chips or small chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place a rack in the middle and place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on it.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on low speed for about a minute, until softened. Scrape down the bowl and the paddle.
  • With the mixer running at low speed, add salt and vanilla. Add the brown sugar, then turn the speed up to medium and beat until mixture is the color of peanut butter and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl again.
  • With the mixer running at low speed, shake in flour, beating just until dough holds together. Mix in nuts or chocolate just until combined.
  • Remove the hot skillet from the oven and place a small lump of butter in it. As butter melts, brush it onto the bottom and sides of the pan until evenly coated.
  • Dump dough into skillet and press it out to evenly fill the skillet. You can use your fingers (being careful to avoid touching the hot pan), a potato masher or the bottom of a measuring cup. Press dough down firmly to make a compact, even layer.
  • Transfer to oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is walnut brown. You may be tempted to take it out when the edges have begun to darken, but let it continue to cook so the entire surface can take on that color. There may be bubbles visible on top of the dough; that's a good sign.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan. If necessary, run a butter knife around the sides of the pan to loosen. Square off the circle shape of the pan by cutting the four rounded edges off; you will have an approximately 9-inch square. Cut the square into bars, squares or diamonds. (The rounded edges can be chopped or crumbled and used as an ice cream topping.)
  • Let the bars cool completely before removing from pan. Use a small spatula or butter knife to transfer them to paper towels to blot the buttery bottoms. Store in airtight container; they keep well for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 53 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOFFEE BARS



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These shortbread bars have the taste of toffee without the hassle of making candy. They're attractive addition to a cookie tray. -Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces each)
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, beating until smooth. , Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 17-19 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately place chocolate bars on top; return to the oven for 1 minute. Spread melted chocolate over bars; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TOFFEE BARS



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My mom made these bars when I was a child, and she still does, so they bring back a lot of memories for me. This recipe is my own variation that I developed in recent years; I love the colors of the cranberries and white chocolate - they're very festive. But sometimes I make them just like Mom with milk chocolate and walnuts. Most of the time I forget to add the salt, and I find it doesn't make any difference - they always taste delicious and are always a hit!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces white chocolate or milk chocolate, chopped into 1-inch squares
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixer, beat the butter, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Gradually mix in flour, then salt, and continue beating until well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Transfer batter to a 9 by 13-inch pan, and flatten out with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake until slightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately place squares of white chocolate on top, gently spreading with an off-set spatula or dull knife as they melt. Sprinkle with nuts and cranberries. Allow to set, about 15 minutes, and then cut into squares.

TERRIFIC TOFFEE BARS



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These shortbread bars are really easy and have a great toffee taste!

Provided by Hannah Bushong

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 1h10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk in a large bowl; stir in flour and salt. Press dough into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crust is light brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust. Let stand until soft, about 5 minutes, and spread evenly; sprinkle with nuts. Cool pan on wire rack for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 40.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

TOLL HOUSE BUTTER TOFFEE BARS



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Make and share this Toll House Butter Toffee Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 27m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 large egg yolk
2 cups flour
1 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/2 cup english toffee-flavored candy chips or 1 (1 1/2 ounce) english toffee-flavored candy bars, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy; add egg yolk; beat well.
  • Beat in flour.
  • Press evenly on to bottom of un-greased 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and center is still slightly soft and sprinkle with morsels.
  • Let stand for 3 minutes or until morsels are shiny; spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with toffee chips.
  • Cool for 1 hour; cut into bars with sharp knife while slightly warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4226.4, Fat 241.5, SaturatedFat 148.4, Cholesterol 697.8, Sodium 1425, Carbohydrate 511.7, Fiber 16.7, Sugar 304.1, Protein 37.5

TOFFEE BAR COOKIES



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Make and share this Toffee Bar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 36-48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 milk chocolate candy bars (1.65oz)
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine flour and sugar. With pastry blender or 2 knives, use in scissor fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg yolk and vanilla. Add to crumb mixture, stirring until dough holds together. Press into 15x20-inch jellyroll pan. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350F until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and immediately place chocolate bars over hot cookies. Let stand until chocolate is softened. Spread chocolate evenly over dough, then sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 70.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.9, Protein 2.1

TOFFEE BARS III



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This was a favorite of my mom's when she had seven kids running around. It is VERY easy!! It is very important to cut these right out of the oven.

Provided by Mary Ellen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the vanilla, then the flour; mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Press into an unprepared jellyroll pan. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cut into bars while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 38.7 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

SNICKERDOODLE TOFFEE BARS



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This holiday season, why not gather up your best pals, your family or that special someone and host a baking night? Our Snickerdoodle Toffee Bars are everybody's favorite cookies served up in bar form-with a few delicious additions! Pop on your holiday playlist, grab your ingredients and get ready to make these delightful snickerdoodle bars. The best part? Our cake mix snickerdoodle bars recipe requires only 15 minutes of prep, so you can spend more time catching up with loved ones and snacking on toffee bits, and less time mixing and measuring.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ French Vanilla Cake Mix
1 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
3 eggs
1/2 cup toffee bits
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Open cookie mix; remove cinnamon-sugar packet, and reserve 2 teaspoons for topping.
  • In large bowl, beat cookie mix, cake mix, melted butter, eggs and remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed about 1 minute or until blended. Stir in 1/4 cup of the toffee bits. Spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake 32 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Spread frosting on top of bar. Sprinkle reserved 2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar mixture and remaining toffee bits over top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered in single layer at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

TOFFEE SQUARES



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These candy-like bars are very rich, so cut them into smaller bars. Using German sweet chocolate gives them a delightfully different taste.-Judith Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, flour and salt; mix well. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Spread over hot bars. Immediately sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 1-1/4-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Toffee bar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of toffee bar cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give toffee bar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.

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