These Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars have a rich, buttery shortbread crust and a chocolate toffee topping that’s to die for! Perfect to enjoy on your own or for gifting!
Hey guys! Happy one day closer to the weekend! How’s December going so far? I hope it’s going well!
You know the weekend is an excuse to treat ourselves right? We’ve worked hard all week long AND hit the gym everyday (wink wink) because we all know it’s cookie season so we need to work hard at keeping that balance right?!
So today let’s treat ourselves to these incredibly delicious Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars for the WIN!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
You’ll need less than 10 ingredients to whip these beauties up.
They’re great for not only enjoying by yourself, but they’re also perfect for gifting this holiday season.
I’m always a fan of anything with a shortbread crust. It’s easy to make and it’s rich and buttery. I don’t know what’s better the crust or the topping.
No joke, these bars are crazy good! They’re similar to magic cookie bars. You folks know what magic cookie bars are, don’t ya? They’re bars with a graham cracker crust, Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, coconut, nuts and chocolate chips.
Well, Tom is not a huge coconut fan, so I’ve got my own little version that Tom loves. These Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars are easier than easy. I switched out the graham cracker crust for a rich and buttery shortbread crust, omitted the coconut, added some Heath milk chocolate toffee bits, some chopped pecans, and some chocolate chips to make them even more dreamy!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- can sweetened condensed milk
- semisweet chocolate chips
- pecans
- package Heath milk chocolate and toffee bits
Step-By-Step Instructions
The first step is to stir together melted butter, granulated sugar and vanilla until well combined. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined. Press the mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
The second step is to raise your oven temperature to 350 degrees. Then pour the sweetened condensed milk over the shortbread crust. Sprinkle evenly with one cup of the chocolate chips, then all the pecans, all the toffee bits, and lastly the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
The last step is to bake the bars for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Let completely cool on wire rack. Place in refrigerator for an additional 20-30 to firm up before lift the parchment by the overhangs and cutting into bars.
No joke, these bars are crazy good! They’re similar to magic cookie bars. You folks know what magic cookie bars are, don’t ya? They’re bars with a graham cracker crust, Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, coconut, nuts and chocolate chips.
Well, Tom is not a huge coconut fan, so I’ve got my own little version that Tom loves. These Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars are easier than easy. I switched out the graham cracker crust for a rich and buttery shortbread crust, omitted the coconut, added some Heath milk chocolate toffee bits, some chopped pecans, and some chocolate chips to make them even more dreamy!
You can sub in walnuts or almonds for the pecans, and you can use whatever kind of chocolate chips you like, semi-sweet, milk or dark chocolate. I guarantee, you’re going to love these! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!
Please let me know if you give the recipe a try. And if you have any questions about the recipe, just drop a comment below. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes For Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
I used milk chocolate chips for this recipe, but you could use semisweet chocolate chips if you prefer.
Make sure to refrigerate the bars for the recommended time before attempting to cut. You’ll get neater slices.
More Delicious Cookie Bars to Enjoy
Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
Shortbread Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 8-oz. package Heath Milk Chocolate & Toffee Bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together melted butter, granulated sugar and vanilla until well combined. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined. Press the mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the shortbread crust. Sprinkle evenly with one cup of the chocolate chips, then all the pecans, all the toffee bits, and lastly the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Let completely cool on wire rack. Place in refrigerator for an additional 20-30 to firm up before lift the parchment by the overhangs and cutting into bars.
Oh these are definitely dreamy! Toffee bits, chocolate chips and nuts! These are all crazy yummy add ins! Love the idea of using a buttery shortbread crust as a base for these decadent bars!
These are so incredibly easy too Deepika! And really transportable!
Yas, girlfriend, Yaaass! Bring on the weekend and bring on ALL these bars!! It probably won’t surprise you that I’ve never had a magic bar (that pesky cocoa allergy strikes again), but I must say I am loving these way more! Your substitutions sounds amazing and, well, Tom has great taste (he did marry you!!!)! Pinning because Boy would LOVE these!! Cheers, my dear! xoxo
Boy will LOVE them Chey. And you’ll love how easy they are! Happy almost the weekend! XO
I love bars like this! All the delicious flavours in a handy, portable form :) Adding this to the baking list!
Yes Jennifer, these are sooo easy to make and take to parties! Hope you enjoy them!
I totally believe you when you say they are ‘crazy good’ cause they look it!!! I wanna grab that whole pan right from my screen. Pinning these and trying soon! I know hubby would absolutely love these too! Cheers to a lovely weekend. XO
I know he would Dawn! Thanks for pinning and hope you both enjoy them! Happy weekend!
It is not just easy to make but easy to swallow :-) Whole batch :-)
Yes! I agree!
Well I love coconut and graham crackers, but I love shortbread and toffee even more. Please thank Tom for being the inspiration for these fabulous bars! I have a feeling I’ll be making (and eating) these first thing Saturday morning :)
I LOVE both versions too Kelsie! I hope you make them, because I know you’ll really enjoy them!
Wow these look amazing!! I love anything toffee related!
Me too Leigh Ann! Well, and chocolate!
Okay, I HATE coconut as much as LOVE toffee, so these are totally my dream bars. Pinned, because they look amazing and are definitely happening the next time I feel like treating myself. ;)
Great Tracy! Hope you enjoy them!
These remind me a little bit of magic bars and those are my fav! Can’t wait to make these for someone special!
Exactly Karen! How bout you?!
These are just the dreamiest!!!! I’ve been dreaming of bars like these for about a week now! Time to get these ones whipped up I think! Gorgeous!
Hope you treat yourself Debs!
There is no doubt I would love this! Heath has been a long time favorite of mine!!
Tom’s too Annie! Enjoy!
Such dreamy bars, there’s nothing better than chocolate chips and toffee bits!
Thanks Laura!
You had me at toffee and then you doubled down with shortbread crust! These look absolutely addictive!
Woohoo! Hope you give them a try Marissa!
Oh my! These look perfect! I want one now!
Thanks Gina! They’re so easy and the combo of toffee and chocolate is always so good!
I think those would cure my flu ????. So good!
I bet they would!! Feel better Matt!
I bet these don’t last long! So much to love!
You’re right Lindsay!
Oh my… these look so deliciously tempting!!
They’re hard to resist Natasha!
These bars look crazy good amazing! I love the shortbread crust and toffee…can’t wait to try!
Let me know what you think Kev! They’re soooo easy!
I make magic bars all the time for family gatherings. They are so easy and decadent! Always a big hit. I imagine this version with a shortbread crust would be an even bigger hit! Who doesn’t love shortbread?! These bars look absolutely fabulous Mary Ann! Have a great weekend!
I absolutely love the shortbread crust Leanne! Hope you have an awesome weekend too!
Oh my Mary Ann, these bars looks fantastic. I love the shortbread crust and can’t wait to try them! Have a wonderful Weekend! Happy weekend to you too!
I know you’ll just love them Gerlinde! They’re so incredibly easy too!
Oh my gosh, toffee is my kryptonite. I don’t stand a chance against its sweet, sweet crunchy goodness. True confession time – I’m afraid to make this recipe because I don’t have the willpower to eat ONE bar at a time. I would horde the pan and eat the dang thing in one sitting. But I’m telling you right now, I really, REALLY want to eat this in one sitting, it looks marvelous!!!
Lol! You’re hilarious Christina! Make a batch when you have company coming, then you’ll be safe!
These sound like the perfect dessert!
So easy and tasty Jennifer!
Omgeee… indeed, the weekend calls for a treat! And NO, I’ve not been working out every day (insert crying emoji!). I’ve been baking bread and testing recipes and cleaning. Copious amounts of cleaning :o . These bars are SO crave worthy Mary Ann and they’re cut perfectly. Perfectly to fit right into my mouth! Beautifully captured my dear. Have a fabulous weekend!
I’d rather be baking bread than working out Traci! And some of your loaves are just beautiful!! Thanks so much and hope you have a wonderful weekend too!
Oh my goodness – I would not be able to have these in my house!! I would eat every single one. They look amazing Mary Ann – all of my favourite things in one bar!! Drool…
Lol! You deserve them Katherine!
Oh Yes!!! This is my kind of treat! I don’t think I just need to save them for the weekend though :) Love all that toffee goodness mixed with chocolate!
Go for it Kathy! You’ll love ’em!
If I make these a couple days before a party, should I refrigerate?
Hi Kathy. No need to refrigerate. You can keep them in an airtight container at room temp. These are addictive! Enjoy!
Toffee anything is amazing! I love me some magic cookie bars so anything in that same realm is bound to be great! Love the shortbread crust too, that’s a good change up from graham cracker (which I totally have nothing against) but still I can see how yummy these would be! Great recipe!
Me too Matt! I love both versions!! And of course my stretchy pants! The trials of being a food blogger. Have an awesome Sunday!
Yum – these look awesome, Mary Ann. I’m always looking for treats to bring to work and this is perfect! Will be making and sharing soon – my coworkers thank you. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
You’re all quite welcome! Enjoy Geraldine!
Can this work in a 9×9 inch pan for a thicker bar? If so, any change to baking time?
Thanks.