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Shortbread Toffee Cookie Bars

Decadent Shortbread Toffee Cookie Bars for Sweet Moments

These Shortbread Toffee Cookie Bars blend buttery shortbread with toffee bits and chocolate, creating an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Base
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted for finer texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon Table salt Use kosher salt for coarser texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Can be omitted for a neutral flavor
  • 227 grams Butter At room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Packed brown sugar Light brown sugar can be used
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Essential for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for best taste
For the Topping
  • 255 grams Chocolate chips Divided for layering
  • 234 grams Toffee bits Optional seasonal variations like nuts or peppermint can be used

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 8"x11" Baking Pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8"x11" baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, table salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the room temperature butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugars, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in half a cup of chocolate chips.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the surface, and let sit for 5 minutes before spreading.
  7. Sprinkle the toffee bits on top, pressing gently to adhere, and let cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter, sift the flour, and keep an eye on the baking time.

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