Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread Recipe
π Total Time: 58 minutes
π₯ Prep Time: 25 minutes
π₯ Cook Time: 33 minutes
π½οΈ Servings: 18 cookie squares
π« Calories: 279.4 per serving
π Rating: 3 stars

Description:
Indulge in the delectable delight of Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread! This recipe, discovered on a supermarket checkout coupon, promises an easy yet irresistibly delicious treat that’s sure to leave everyone asking for more. Perfect for any occasion, these cookie squares are a delightful addition to lunches, snacks, potlucks, or even festive gatherings like Christmas. With a preparation time of just under an hour, this recipe caters to both beginner cooks and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 8-9 Heath Bars, chopped (or toffee candy of your choice)
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixer bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and incorporated.
- Incorporate flour: Gradually beat in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
- Spread in pan: Spread the dough evenly into an ungreased 9″ x 12″ baking pan.
- Prick with fork: Use the tines of a fork to prick the surface of the dough all over.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 to 33 minutes, or until the top of the shortbread is a light golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the shortbread to cool in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Melt chocolate: While the shortbread is cooling, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave or using a double boiler until smooth.
- Pour over shortbread: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the surface of the shortbread, spreading it out smoothly with a spatula.
- Add chopped Heath Bars: Sprinkle the chopped Heath Bars evenly over the melted chocolate, ensuring that they are well distributed.
- Press lightly: Gently press down on the candy chunks with the back of a fork to slightly embed them in the chocolate.
- Cool completely: Allow the chocolate and shortbread to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate sets.
- Cut into squares: Once cooled, cut the shortbread into squares of your desired size. For reference, cutting them into 18 squares measuring 3″ x 2″ each works well.
- Store: Store the Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread squares in an airtight container, preferably a cookie tin, in a cool place to maintain their freshness and flavor.
Indulge in the rich flavors and irresistible combination of buttery shortbread, creamy chocolate, and crunchy toffee in every bite of these delightful cookie squares. Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea or shared with friends and family during festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for all occasions. So go ahead, whip up a batch of Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread and delight your taste buds with its deliciousness!