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Chewy Christmas Toffee Bars with Gooey Layers & Pecans

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These festive bars feature a chewy base, gooey toffee layer, melty chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or gifting, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Optional: 1/4 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Spread dough evenly into prepared pan.
  6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine dark brown sugar, heavy cream, unsalted butter, and salt. Stir constantly until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Pour warm toffee sauce over dough, spreading gently with a spatula.
  8. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over toffee layer.
  9. Sprinkle chopped pecans and optional toffee bits over the top, pressing lightly.
  10. Bake for 28-32 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set but still a bit soft.
  11. Cool in pan for at least 1 hour. Lift out using parchment, then cut into squares with a sharp knife. For clean cuts, chill bars for 30 minutes after cooling.

Notes

For best flavor, toast pecans before adding. Don’t overmix the dough for chewy texture. Chill bars for clean slices. Swap flour for gluten-free blend for GF version, or use coconut cream and oil for dairy-free. Bars freeze well for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: Christmas, toffee bars, holiday dessert, pecans, gooey bars, easy baking, cookie exchange, festive treats

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