Get ready to experience a mouthwatering dessert that combines the rich intensity of chocolate with the irresistible crunch of toffee! These Chocolate Toffee Crumble Bars are not just a treat; they're a culinary adventure that transforms simple ingredients into a spectacular dessert guaranteed to impress your family and friends. With a perfect balance of crumbly texture, deep chocolate flavor, and sweet toffee bits, these bars are about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until well blended and no lumps remain.
- Pour the melted unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture becomes a crumbly, moist dough that holds together when pressed.
- Press approximately two-thirds of the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Sprinkle the toffee bits evenly across the base layer, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Scatter the chocolate chips over the toffee bits, distributing them uniformly.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the toffee and chocolate chips, creating a rustic, uneven topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crisp and the center looks set but still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour. The bars will continue to set as they cool.
- Using the overhanging parchment paper, lift the bars out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board.
- Cut into 12 even squares using a sharp knife. Serve at room temperature and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and better dough consistency.
- For extra richness, consider using dark cocoa powder instead of regular unsweetened cocoa.
- Make sure to press the base layer firmly to create a solid foundation for your bars.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, crisp edges.
- For a gourmet touch, sprinkle some sea salt over the bars before baking to enhance the chocolate and toffee flavors.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their delightful texture and prevent them from drying out.
- For a fun variation, try adding chopped nuts like pecans or almonds to the crumble topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 35mg
