Christmas Toffee Squares
Delightful holiday squares combining a buttery toffee base with rich chocolate and crunchy nuts, perfect for gatherings and festive celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter Ensure it is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute for gluten-free flour.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate.
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) Feel free to customize with your preferred nuts.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients together and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with butter or use parchment paper for easy removal.
Cooking the Base
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring until fully melted.
- Add in the packed brown sugar and mix until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Topping
- Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee base.
- Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to melt, and then spread it evenly over the toffee layer.
- Sprinkle your choice of chopped nuts over the melted chocolate and gently press them down.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the squares to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze wrapped tightly.