An easy to make treat that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth

Tales of the Dinner Belle

By Brenda Stanley

My cookie fiend of a husband loves chocolate chip, but often he has half the dough eaten before I even get them into the oven. That’s why my toffee bars are perfect. They have a chewy, soft texture even after they’re baked. Combine that with lots of chocolate and the crunch of nuts and these bars are hard to resist. They are quick and easy to make, so I can have these mixed up and baked in about thirty minutes. This sweet treat is sure to satisfy the cookie fiends in your family too.

Belle’s Toffee Bars

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer (or stand mixer), beat the butter until fluffy. Add the brown sugar and beat again. Add the yolk and vanilla and beat again. Mix in the flour until well blended. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. Press the mixture into a 9X13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Cool before cutting.

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