PISTACHIO BROWNIE TOFFEE BARS

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These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. -Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
TOPPING:
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, melted
3/4 cup chopped salted roasted pistachios

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour, mixing well. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake until golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil and egg until blended., Spread brownie batter over hot crust. Bake until center is set, 14-16 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Spread melted chocolate over top; sprinkle with pistachios. Let stand until set. Cut into 36 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.