With their irresistible combination of buttery shortbread crust, gooey toffee filling, and crunchy pecan topping, toffee nut squares are a classic dessert that pleases palates of all ages. Whether you're preparing them for a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, creating the perfect toffee nut squares requires careful attention to detail and the right recipe. In this in-depth guide, we'll explore the essential steps and secrets to crafting these delectable squares, ensuring you achieve that perfect balance of textures and flavors that make them so irresistible.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
TOFFEE NUT SQUARES
These sticky, biscuity squares are a popular coffee morning choice
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 50m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line a 21 or 22cm square, shallow baking tin with baking parchment. Put the flour, ground rice and sugar in a bowl with the butter and rub in until fine crumbs form. Stir in the milk with a cutlery knife. Tip it all into the tin and press down evenly. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden.
- Remove the tin and lower oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Mix together the seeds, nuts, caramel and flour. Evenly distribute over the base, scatter with extra seeds, then bake for 8-10 mins more. Cool in the tin, then cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.21 milligram of sodium
TOFFEE SQUARES
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
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.
TOFFEE BARS
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
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.
TOFFEE SQUARES
To heighten the toffee flavor, substitute toffee baking bits for half of the chopped almonds.
Provided by Barbara Grunes
Categories Cookies Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Tree Nut Almond Winter Party Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 48 squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment.
- 2. Prepare the crust. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. On low speed, gradually beat in the flour just until mixed. The dough will be stiff. Pat the dough evenly over the bottom of the baking pan.
- 3. Bake in the center of the oven until pale gold on top, about 20 minutes.
- 4. Remove the pan from the oven and scatter the chocolate pieces evenly over the crust. Return the pan to the oven for 1 minute. Remove the pan again and, using a knife, spread the chocolate evenly over the crust. Sprinkle evenly with the almonds.
- 5. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Using a sharp knife, cut into small squares, then carefully remove from the pan with a small offset spatula or an icing spatula.
TOFFEE NUT SQUARES
'My mother passed along this yummy recipe,' writes Anna Marie Cobb from Pearland, Texas. Her soft but chewy bars - packed with brown sugar, coconut and nuts - will be a hit at any party.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Stir in flour. Add cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a soft dough forms. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the coconut and nuts. Spread over crust. Bake for 25-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 116.6 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
TOFFEE NUT BARS, A VINTAGE RECIPE
A great bar cookie recipe, not gooey or chewy. There is a chopped nut base, then a crumb layer, then a thin spongy spicy cake-y layer. The amounts of spices can be adjusted to your taste. These work pretty well for me. From the archives in my collection. My daughter requested these, reminding me that I used to make them a lot. Things do get mislaid, though. And/or forgotten. Naaahhhh, who forgets anything at my age?!
Provided by Jezski
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 36-40 cookie bars, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix together as for pie crust: the sugar, brown sugar, flour and butter.
- Sprinkle bottom of 11 x 15 pan ungreased with 1 cup chopped nuts, then with 2 cups of above mixture.
- Beat together the remaining ingredients.
- Stir into flour mix. Pour over mix in pan, spreading gently and evenly.
- Bake in a 350 oven 35-40 minute.
- Cut into as many bars as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 430.2, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 47.9, Protein 6.4
HOLIDAY TOFFEE BARS
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
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
TOFFEE COCONUT BARS
This easy-to-make treat is the perfect end to a casual meal with friends or family. If you have leftovers, send a few home with each of your guests. Joeanne Steras - Garrett, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly. , In a small bowl, beat the egg, brown sugar, vanilla and baking powder until blended. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spread over crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
TERRIFIC TOFFEE BARS
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
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
CHOCOLATE TOFFEE SQUARES
These are rich! As much as I prefer to bake non-dairy desserts, do not substitute margarine for the butter, the flavor just isn't the same!
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 32 squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13x9x2 inch pan.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla and salt.
- Blend well.
- Beat in flour just until combined.
- Turn into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- When melted, spread and sprinkle with nuts.
- Cut into squares while warm.
- Let cool completely.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using real butter, not margarine, and using fresh nuts.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the squares tough.
- Bake the squares until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
- Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Toffee nut squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their buttery crust, chewy toffee filling, and crunchy nuts, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give toffee nut squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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