FUDGY TOFFEE BARS

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Sweet treats always go over well in my family, especially during the holidays. We think these rich bars-dotted with walnuts, toffee bits, chocolate chips and coconut-are better than candy! They're nice to share with a group since one pan goes a long way.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 cup cold butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cocoa. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat milk and 1 cup chocolate chips over medium heat until chocolate is melted, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. , Pour filling over crust. Sprinkle with the walnuts, coconut, toffee bits and remaining chocolate chips; press down firmly. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.