OATMEAL CHOCOLATE TOFFEE SQUARES

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I make these for my Christmas cookie plate every year. I make an oatmeal crust to make me feel I making this healthy, but they are rich. These are so good. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. The recipe includes a 2 hr chilling time.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h45m

Yield 96 pcs

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups oatmeal
1 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 (6 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup corn syrup
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • CRUST;.
  • Line a 9 x 13 metal cake pan with parchment or wax paper leaving about a inch over hang on each side for handles, set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl combine the oatmeal, flour and sugar.
  • In a separate dish whisk the melted butter with the egg, then stir into oatmeal mixture until moistened.
  • Press mixture into the prepared pan and bake of 12 - 15 minutes.
  • Let cool on a rack.
  • FILLING:.
  • In a sauce pan melt together butter, sugar, condensed milk and corn syrup, over medium heat, stirring.
  • Simmer stirring constantly until a candy thermometer reaches 230°F (thread stage) about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour the toffee over the base crust and refrigerate for an hour(should be firm to touch).
  • GANACHE TOPPING:.
  • Place chocolate in a bowl.
  • In microwave or on the stove bring the cream to a boil.
  • Pour over chocolate whisking until it is smooth.
  • Let the chocolate mixture cool to room temperature and then pour over the toffee layer.
  • Refrigerate until set ( about 1 hour).
  • ***(If you are making this ahead you can cover this now and leave in the fridge for a week or over wrap with foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.).
  • Once set use the paper handles to remove the bar to a cutting board.
  • Peel the paper from the sides.
  • Wiping knife between cuts, trim the edges and cut into 1 inch squares.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 25.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.7

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