Heath Toffee Bars – these English Toffee Bars have an almost brown sugar shortbread crust topped with crushed toffee and pecans for a delicious holiday treat!
When I think of holiday cookies there are a few flavors and things that come to mind, but toffee is high up on the list. I am a huge sucker for Chocolate Saltine Toffee to get that flavor and texture for sure. It is just so good!
These Chocolate Toffee Bars are a staple and a huge hit any time I made them. Once of the most requested for sure. But these Heath Toffee Bars are another favorite that we have been making for almost 20 years!
When I was in college I was given this Grandma’s Favorite Cookies cookbook. It was full of classic Christmas cookies just like grandma used to make. My grandma was an amazing baker, her Oatmeal Fudge Bars are still one of my favorites. But she never made anything like this before. So I knew it was a must make!
I am always drawn to anything with toffee, but crunchy, brown sugar flavored, buttery goodness just draws me in. These start with a cookie base that is almost like a brown sugar shortbread. Just simple so the toffee flavor shines through. Then you just bake and sprinkle with crushed candy on top. So simple to make you are going to wonder why you waited so long!
These English Toffee Bars are quickly become a holiday tradition in your house. Santa just might leave you extra presents if you set these out for him. They are great for cookie exchanges as well. Everyone loves toffee, so these will be a hit everywhere.
How to Make Heath Toffee Bars
- Start by using a mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Next you slowly mix in the flour until it is just combined.
- Using a spatula mix in the toffee bits and the pecan pieces. Just fold everything together until it is evenly blended.
- Press the batter into a baking sheet in an even layer.
- The bars bake for about 20 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Once you remove from the oven sprinkle with the crushed Heath bars. Some of the chocolate will melt and help everything stick together.
- Let the bars cool for about 10 minutes and then slice. This makes it so much easier to get out of the pan than if you let them cool completely.
More Holiday Baking Ideas
- Frosted Sugar Cookies – a classic for a reason!
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – a chocolate fudgy staple
- Chewy Molasses Cookies – warm spices make these delicious
- Chocolate Dipped Oreos – A fun and super easy treat
- No Bake Avalanche Cookies – ready in about 5 minutes!
Heath Toffee Bars
Shortbread like bars with toffee bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, , softened
- 1 cup brown sguar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup Heath Toffee Chips
- 3 Heath Toffee Bars, , crushed
- 1/2 cup pecans, , finely chopped (optional, I did not use)
Instructions
- Preheat overn to 350 degrees.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the butter well. Blend in brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Slowly add in the flour, and mix until just combined. Fold in the 1 cup of Toffee Chips and pecans if using. Press dough into an ungreased 15x10 inch jelly-roll pan.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and immediately sprinkle with the crushed Heath Bars. Cool for 10 minutes - slice into bars. You can remove from pan to cool, or leave in the pan. But you want to cute while still warm, or they are very hard to cut through.
Notes
Adapted from Grandma's Favorite Cookies
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 203Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 36mgSodium 109mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 1gSugar 8gProtein 2g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
I’m a sucker for anything toffee, and these bars look like they could be my happy downfall! I think Heath bars are an under-appreciated candy, and I love that you are letting them shine. Thanks again for being a part of the exchange!!
Kate | Food Babbles says
Wow! These bars look amazing! I’m a total Heath Bar addict. I need these in my life 🙂
The Café Sucré Farine says
Very delicious looking Erin, Heath bars and Score bars have been my favorite candy bar for as long as I can remember. I love that they’re so simple to put together too! A major winner here! 🙂
Valerie says
I love toffee too! (I used to sneak handfuls into my room when I had braces!) 😀 These bars look irresistible…I think I’d eat the entire pan!
Ashley - Baker by Nature says
Toffee has been a favorite of mine for years! These look fabulous, Erin!
Jessica | Portuguese Girl Cooks says
Erin, these bars look fabulous! Toffee desserts are one of my favourites! Glad that you were part of the swap with us!
Fork and Whisk says
Looks tasty, I am a big toffee fan. Thanks for the post and have a great Christmas.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love heath bars so these are my kind of bar!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I love toffee too! And Heath bars so these are totally calling my name!
Patty says
Love all your ingredients in these decadent bar cookies!!!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Heath bars are one of my favorites and I would totally eat way too many of these!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These sound totally lovely!
Magic of Spice says
What a great idea…they look delicious!
Suzanne says
Love me some Heath bars so I think these are fabulous bars here.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Oh man – it’s about 12:30AM here and I wish I had this as my midnight snack!
Jill Roberts says
This homemade heath toffee bars recipe is incredible! I will definitely cook it for my husband! Thx for sharing, Erin!
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
This is absolutely magnificent, scrumptious, delicious, super yummy heath toffee bars. It is very decadent, and the people in my office are happy today! Thx for sharing Erin!
Bella Hardy says
OMG. These heath toffee bars are nice and cute. Will prepare these for birthday next week. I can’t wait to try these out! They sound delicious too!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
These heath toffee bars looks so zesty and tasty! Absolutely love your creative idea! Thanks for sharing!
jade manning says
These look like they’d satisfy my sweet tooth!!
Amanda says
I love heath bars I cant wait to give these a try!!
Kimberly says
One of my all-time favorite candy bars, this sounds absolutely scrumptious!
Beth says
I am right there with you, I am a huge sucker for anything toffee! These bars looks incredible!
Jacque Hastert says
The perfect addition to holiday cookie platters. Time to switch it up with this in place of one cookie recipe.
lindanelsonn says
Yum! These cookies have been put to our cookie list because they are so enjoyed in our house! I comply with a note of vanilla bean, which I used for this recipe with some lovely beans on slofoodgroup.com. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Those are enjoyable sweets!