Chewy Toffee Almond Bars

Hi!  I'm back with another recipe.  We had a break in the hot weather recently and I decided it was time to turn the oven on, poor thing, hasn't been used all summer long! 

I was going thru my cupboards to see what I had (usable) on hand and found a bag of Heath Bits 'O Brickle toffee bits from Christmas time.  So I decided to make this recipe.







Mix together the sugar and flour until fluffy.

Then add flour, beating until well blended.

Press into cookie sheet.  You need to grease ONLY the sides.

This was the hardest part!  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.  Set aside.  Forgot to get a picture of it baked.

Combine the toffee bits and light Karo syrup (which I didn't have, so I used dark).

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toffee is melted (about 10 to 12 minutes).  Add 1/2 cup coconut and 1/2 cup almonds.

Spread toffee mixture to within 1/4 inch of crust.

Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup almonds and 1/4 cup remaining coconut over top.

Bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.  Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Cut into bars.  These are so good that they will be put on my Christmas platters for the neighbors this year.

 

 

Chewy Toffee Almond Bars

 

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/3 cups (8oz. pkg.) Heath Bits 'O Brickle Toffee Bits

3/4 cup light corn syrup

1 cup sliced almonds, divided

3/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes, divided

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease sides of 13"x9"x2" pan.  Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.  Gradually add flour, beating until well blended.  Press dough evenly in prepared pan.  Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Meanwhile, combine toffee bits and corn syrup in medium saucepan.  cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toffee is melted (about 10 to 12 minutes).  Stir in 1/2 cup almonds and 1/2 cup coconut.  Spread toffee mixture to within 1/4 inch of edges of crust.  Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup almonds and remaining 1/4 cup coconut over top.  Bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.  Cool completely in pan on wire rack.  Cut into bars.  About 36 bars.

 

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Well I hope you give these a try, they are very good!  Mary