HIGHLAND TOFFEE

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Sweet and chewy oatmeal base covered in a layer of chocolate and nuts. Irresistible.

Provided by JEESH999

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Scottish

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 cups quick cooking oats
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
¼ cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan.
In a large bowl, stir together vegetable oil and oats. Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Press mixture into prepared pan.
Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Set aside to cool.
Cut into 4 large squares to remove from pan. Cover with melted chocolate, and sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Allow the chocolate to cool, and then cut each square into 9 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 70.2 mg, Sugar 10.4 g