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Chocolate Chip Toffee Fudge Bars Recipe

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These Chocolate Chip Toffee Fudge Bars combine the rich, buttery flavor of classic chocolate chip cookie dough with gooey hot fudge and crunchy toffee bits for an irresistibly decadent treat. Layers of soft cookie bars sandwich a luscious hot fudge center, topped off with a sprinkle of English toffee bits for added texture and sweetness. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking a sweet, fudgy indulgence with a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ¼ cups (282 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups (364 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 jar (11 ounces) hot fudge, warmed
  • 1 cup (160 g) Heath Bits O’ Brickle English Toffee Bits

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray for easy removal of the bars.
  2. Cream Butter, Brown Sugar, and Vanilla: In a large bowl, add the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand-held mixer, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, making sure each egg is fully mixed in before adding the next. This ensures a smooth and consistent dough.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Lower the mixer speed and add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Mix just until all dry ingredients are combined without overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Mix in Chocolate Chips: Fold or stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the cookie dough batter.
  6. Press Half the Dough into Pan: Take about half of the cookie dough and press it evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, forming a solid base layer.
  7. Bake Base Layer: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, until just set but not fully browned.
  8. Add Hot Fudge Layer: Remove the partially baked cookie base from the oven and immediately pour the warmed hot fudge over the cookie layer. Spread it carefully to fill all areas of the pan.
  9. Top with Remaining Cookie Dough: From the remaining cookie dough, form small discs or dollops and place them evenly over the hot fudge layer. It’s okay if some fudge shows through between the discs.
  10. Bake Full Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-22 minutes, until the fudge is bubbling and the top cookie dough discs have turned golden brown.
  11. Add Toffee Bits: Once baked, carefully remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the Heath Bits O’ Brickle English Toffee Bits evenly over the top of the warm bars for a crunchy finish.
  12. Cool Bars: Allow the bars to cool completely to room temperature, which takes approximately 1 ½ hours, before cutting into squares and serving. This cooling allows the fudge to set properly for clean slices.

Notes

  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature to ensure proper creaminess and dough consistency.
  • Warming the hot fudge slightly before pouring helps it spread easily and meld into the bars.
  • Do not overbake to keep the bars soft and gooey inside with a slightly crisp top.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For more intense toffee flavor, you can toast the toffee bits lightly before sprinkling on top.

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