CHEWY TOFFEE ALMOND BARS

Chewy Toffee Almond Bars image

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups heath bits 'o brickle toffee pieces (8 oz. pkg.)
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup almonds, sliced, divided
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, divided

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F
Grease sides of 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Gradually add flour, beating until well blended.
Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, combine toffee bits and corn syrup in medium saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toffee is melted (about 10 to 12 minutes).
Stir in 1/2 cup almonds and 1/2 cup coconut.
Spread toffee mixture to within 1/4-inch of edges of crust.
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup almonds and remaining 1/4 cup coconut over top.
Bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Cut into bars.