CLARA'S TOFFEE SQUARES

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Another great cookie recipe from my grandma's recipe box. As the oldest grandchild interested in cooking I was blessed to be given her recipe box and several of her favorite cookbooks. I love going through them and reading notes she made in the margins. Our only regret she took her kuchen recipe with her, we thought. My mom...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Chocolate

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c butter, unsalted
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg yolk
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp kosher salt
3-4 milk chocolate bars (hershey's)
1/2-1 c nuts, chopped, your choice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • 2. Mix butter,sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt until dough is well blended.
  • 3. Spread in a 9"x13" baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes, or nicely browned. Crust will be soft.
  • 4. Remove from oven. Immediately place separated squares of chocolate bars on top of dough.
  • 5. Let stand a minute until soft; spread evenly over entire surface. Sprinkle with nuts while chocolate is still warm Cut into squares while warm.

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