Description
Homemade crunchy toffee bits elevate desserts with rich caramel flavor and delightful texture. Sweet crumbles add irresistible depth to cookies, ice cream, and baked goods, inviting you to explore gourmet confectionery magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper, then lightly grease the surface.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Gradually incorporate flour and salt, mixing until the texture becomes crumbly but cohesive.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared pan using the bottom of a measuring cup. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle toffee bits across the crust. Whisk condensed milk with melted butter, then pour evenly over the toffee bits.
- Return to the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, watching for the mixture to bubble and become slightly set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool briefly. Scatter chocolate chips over the surface and allow them to melt for 3-5 minutes. Gently spread the softened chocolate using an offset spatula, covering the entire layer.
- Immediately top with remaining toffee bits and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired. Let cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate to help the chocolate set quickly.
- Once fully cooled and set, lift the entire dessert from the pan using the foil or parchment. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth mixing and optimal crust texture.
- Use a measuring cup with a flat bottom to create an even, compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Let chocolate chips sit for a few minutes after removing from oven, allowing them to soften naturally for easy spreading without breaking the layer beneath.
- A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt can elevate the flavor profile, balancing the sweetness of toffee and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg