These English Toffee Bars are hands down my favorite bar recipe EVER, and my go-to dessert that everyone loves! If you’re looking for a yummy addition to your Christmas dessert list, then look no further…these are it! English Toffee is my favorite Christmas candy, and these are it in a bar form—caramel, chocolate, nuts–when they’re warm from the oven you just can’t beat them!
There are layers of a yummy, butter-y crust, chocolate chips, toffee bits, and sweetened condensed milk to hold them together. I can’t take them anywhere without getting asked for the recipe, and I’m just telling you up front, they are TOTALLY addictive. ☺ They’re perfect on goodie plates, stacked inside treat bags, served at parties, or just to enjoy at home.
As a sidenote, the nuts are optional. If there are nut allergies in your home, or you’re concerned about them, they’re still amazingly good without the nuts! I’ve made them several times like that, with fabulous results!
Make sure you follow the step to let them cool completely before cutting–they need to set before you can cut them successfully. Or, you can just grab a spoon and start eating them warm. Not that I would know anything about that. ☺ In all seriousness, you can scoop them out with a spoon when warm, and then add a dollop of whip cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream.
English Toffee Bars
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 c. flour
- 2/3 c. brown sugar
- 2 c. chocolate chips
- 1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 c. butter
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1 c. coarsely chopped nuts pecans or walnuts
- 1 3/4 c. toffee bits 10 oz.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix the flour and sugar together. Cut in butter until the mixture is coarse crumbs, Add beaten egg and mix well. Stir in 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips and nuts. Reserve 1 1/2 c. of that mixture. Press the rest into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top in an even layer. Top with 1 1/2 c. toffee bits. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top, followed by the remaining chocolate chips. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle remaining toffee bits on top, the cool completely before cutting into bars.
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Cecilia says
Dec 13, 2013 at 10:45 amAre you kidding me? *swoon*
Gah, all these recipes are going to do in my resolve to maintain my weight through the New Year. I love English Toffee!. I’ll be making these for sure!
Rhonda Miller says
Dec 13, 2013 at 3:17 pmThese look yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Nicole Ahlstrom says
Dec 30, 2013 at 6:42 pmI am excited to try these but wonder how almonds would taste instead of pecans or walnuts.
simply {kierste} says
Dec 31, 2013 at 12:44 amYou’ll have to try it and let me know! I don’t think you can go wrong–I’ve made it with pecans, walnuts, and without any nuts, and all have been fabulous! xo
Nicole A says
Jan 13, 2014 at 10:04 pmSo I tried it with almonds and loved it. I agree it probably would turn out good without nuts too but what a great combo with the almonds. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!
simply {kierste} says
Jan 14, 2014 at 8:49 amYay!!! So glad you loved them!! I’ve never tried them with almonds–it looks like I need to! xo