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Almond Toffee Bars

Layers of scrumptious toffee and crunchy toasted almonds on top of a buttery shortbread base.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 bars
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp butter for topping

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and brown sugar, then beat in the egg yolk.
  2. Mix in the flour to form a crumbly dough.
  3. Press evenly into a lined 9x13 pan.
  4. Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot base and let them soften, then spread.
  6. Top with toasted almonds, cool, and cut into bars.

Notes

Toast the almonds first for the deepest, nuttiest flavor.