Meet your new favorite cookie bar: Chewy Toffee Cookie Bars! This delightful treat combines the buttery richness of toffee with the satisfying bite of semi-sweet chocolate chips, all in a soft, chewy cookie base. Perfect for any occasion, they're sure to disappear fast!
Butter: The foundation of our cookie bars, providing richness and a tender texture. Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and a deep, caramel-like flavor, key for achieving that chewy texture.
Granulated Sugar: Balances the sweetness and helps the bars achieve a slightly crisp edge.
Eggs: Essential for binding the ingredients together and contributing to the bar's structure.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances all the flavors, making the toffee and chocolate shine.
All-purpose Flour: Provides structure; it's the backbone that holds everything together.
Baking Soda: Reacts with the brown sugar to help the bars rise just right.
Salt: A pinch to balance out the sweetness and enhance the flavors.
Toffee Bits: The star of the show! They melt into pockets of caramel goodness.
Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips: Adds a rich, chocolatey contrast to the sweet toffee. Choose good-quality chips for the best flavor.
These bars are fantastic on their own, but why not take them up a notch? Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that feels a bit more special. Alternatively, cut them into small squares and pair with fresh fruit for a light, sweet treat at brunch.
First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While that's warming up, grab a 9x13 inch baking pan and give it a good greasing. This will ensure your bars don't stick and come out perfectly.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. It should look light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer. Then, beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to layer in that lovely aroma.
Grab another bowl and whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing just until everything is combined. You don’t want to overwork the dough here.
Now, fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips. Make sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Pop the pan into your preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. You'll know they're done when the top is a beautiful golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars. This part requires a little patience, but it's worth it!
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