SALTED TOFFEE BARS

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Chocolate, caramel and sea salt come together on a sugar cookie crust to create a decadent toffee bar experience. This one is a keeper!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup toffee bits
1 bag (11 oz) caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch cookie sheet with sides with foil. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in 1/2 cup of the toffee bits. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on cooling rack.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and cream over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Spread over warm cookie base. Bake 5 minutes. Return to cooling rack. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over top. Let stand 3 minutes; spread melted chips evenly over filling. Sprinkle with sea salt and remaining 1/2 cup toffee bits. Refrigerate bars until chocolate is firm, about 15 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store at room temperature in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 0 g

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