If you're looking to add a touch of sweetness to your next bake or gift, look no further than English toffee bars! These delightful treats are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. In this guide, we'll take you through the simple steps needed to create delicious English toffee bars with chocolate.
Materials Needed
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Before you begin, make sure you have all of the necessary ingredients on hand. Here is what you will need:
* 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
* 3 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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### Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set it aside.
### Step 2: Mix the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes with an electric mixer or 10-12 minutes by hand.
### Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla Extract
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
### Step 4: Combine Flour and Baking Powder
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
### Step 5: Stir in Chocolate Chips
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
### Step 6: Press the Dough into the Prepared Baking Dish
Press the dough into an even layer onto the greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
### Step 7: Bake in the Oven
Bake the English toffee bars for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
### Step 8: Cool and Cut
Remove the English toffee bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, cut the toffee bars into bite-sized squares and enjoy!
### Step 9: Optional Toppings
If desired, you can add toppings such as chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or sprinkles to your English toffee bars. Simply mix the toppings of your choice into the melted chocolate before spreading it onto the cooled dough.