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Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars

February 15, 2018 54 Comments

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Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars

These Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars have a rich, buttery shortbread crust and a chocolate toffee topping that’s to die for!

Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars

Hey guys! Happy one day closer to the weekend!

You know the weekend is an excuse to treat ourselves right? We’ve worked hard all week long, even changed out the fatty dressing for a healthier option for our Chicken Bacon Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad on Monday, AND hit the gym everyday (wink wink)! So today it’s Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars for the WIN!

Overhead photo of Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars on a wire rack with a blue background and a bag of toffee bits along with a small white bowl of toffee bits.

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.

A stack of three Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars on a pink plate with a bottle of milk with two straws.

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!

Overhead photo of Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars on a sheet on white parchment paper.

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!

Overhead photo of Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars on a wire rack with a blue background.Up close photo of A stack of three Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars on a pink plate with a bottle of milk with two straws.

 

A stack of three easy toffee chocolate chip bars on a pink plate with a bottle of milk with two straws.
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Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
These Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars have a rich, buttery shortbread crust and a chocolate toffee topping that's to die for!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 bars
Calories: 317 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • Shortbread Crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks) melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Topping:
  • 1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 8-ounce package Heath Milk Chocolate & Toffee Bits
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  4. Topping: 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.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 85mg4%
Potassium 115mg3%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 375IU8%
Vitamin C 0.7mg1%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

    February 15, 2018 at 7:10 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:46 am

      These are so incredibly easy too Deepika! And really transportable!

      Reply
  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    February 15, 2018 at 7:55 am

    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

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:47 am

      Boy will LOVE them Chey. And you’ll love how easy they are! Happy almost the weekend! XO

      Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    February 15, 2018 at 7:56 am

    I love bars like this! All the delicious flavours in a handy, portable form :) Adding this to the baking list!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:48 am

      Yes Jennifer, these are sooo easy to make and take to parties! Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  4. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    February 15, 2018 at 9:30 am

    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

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:48 am

      I know he would Dawn! Thanks for pinning and hope you both enjoy them! Happy weekend!

      Reply
  5. 2pots2cook says

    February 15, 2018 at 9:58 am

    It is not just easy to make but easy to swallow :-) Whole batch :-)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:48 am

      Yes! I agree!

      Reply
  6. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    February 15, 2018 at 10:23 am

    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 :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:50 am

      I LOVE both versions too Kelsie! I hope you make them, because I know you’ll really enjoy them!

      Reply
  7. Leigh Ann says

    February 15, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    Wow these look amazing!! I love anything toffee related!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      Me too Leigh Ann! Well, and chocolate!

      Reply
  8. Tracy | Baking Mischief says

    February 15, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    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. ;)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      Great Tracy! Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  9. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    February 15, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    These remind me a little bit of magic bars and those are my fav! Can’t wait to make these for someone special!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      Exactly Karen! How bout you?!

      Reply
  10. Debs says

    February 15, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      Hope you treat yourself Debs!

      Reply
  11. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    February 15, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    There is no doubt I would love this! Heath has been a long time favorite of mine!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      Tom’s too Annie! Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    February 15, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Such dreamy bars, there’s nothing better than chocolate chips and toffee bits!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 6:09 pm

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  13. Marissa says

    February 15, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    You had me at toffee and then you doubled down with shortbread crust! These look absolutely addictive!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 7:47 pm

      Woohoo! Hope you give them a try Marissa!

      Reply
  14. Gina @Running to the Kitchen says

    February 15, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    Oh my! These look perfect! I want one now!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks Gina! They’re so easy and the combo of toffee and chocolate is always so good!

      Reply
  15. Matt Robinson says

    February 15, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    I think those would cure my flu ????. So good!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      I bet they would!! Feel better Matt!

      Reply
  16. Lindsay Cotter says

    February 15, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    I bet these don’t last long! So much to love!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 7:36 am

      You’re right Lindsay!

      Reply
  17. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

    February 16, 2018 at 12:22 am

    Oh my… these look so deliciously tempting!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 7:36 am

      They’re hard to resist Natasha!

      Reply
  18. Kevin O'Leary says

    February 16, 2018 at 7:26 am

    These bars look crazy good amazing! I love the shortbread crust and toffee…can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 7:36 am

      Let me know what you think Kev! They’re soooo easy!

      Reply
  19. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    February 16, 2018 at 7:59 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 9:45 am

      I absolutely love the shortbread crust Leanne! Hope you have an awesome weekend too!

      Reply
  20. Gerlinde@Sunnycovechef says

    February 16, 2018 at 10:21 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 11:54 am

      I know you’ll just love them Gerlinde! They’re so incredibly easy too!

      Reply
  21. Christina says

    February 16, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      Lol! You’re hilarious Christina! Make a batch when you have company coming, then you’ll be safe!

      Reply
  22. Jennifer Farley says

    February 16, 2018 at 4:55 pm

    These sound like the perfect dessert!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      So easy and tasty Jennifer!

      Reply
  23. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    February 16, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 6:43 pm

      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!

      Reply
  24. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    February 16, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    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…

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 16, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      Lol! You deserve them Katherine!

      Reply
  25. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    February 18, 2018 at 10:28 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 18, 2018 at 10:41 am

      Go for it Kathy! You’ll love ’em!

      Reply
  26. Matt says

    February 18, 2018 at 10:43 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 18, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Me too Matt! I love both versions!! And of course my stretchy pants! The trials of being a food blogger. Have an awesome Sunday!

      Reply
  27. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    February 18, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 18, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      You’re all quite welcome! Enjoy Geraldine!

      Reply

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