Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

Teresa Ambra

I found this great recipe for Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars off the Hershey’s website when I was trying to find ways to use up some Heath Toffee Bits last week. This sumptuous recipe is loaded down with chocolate chips and Heath English Toffee Bits. Talk about amazing!

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It’s also full of calories because it has a whole can of condensed milk as a layer in the recipe! In fact, you may as well prepare yourself for sugar overdose if you make a batch of these rich Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars. Rich is an understatement. Wow!

I promised one of my blog readers who is currently in Afghanistan some home baked goodies. She said she likes anything except coconut, so this was one of the batches of goodies I included in her care package which was shipped off today. The rest are bagged and in my freezer. I’m spacing out the delivery times so they don’t all arrive at once.

Unless she shares these rich delights with friends she may get sick if she eats all of these superb bars at once. Hopefully, she has some kind of refrigeration/freezer accommodations — or just a bunch of people to help her sample these goodies.

These bars have a small similarity to the Magic Layer Bars of the 1970s, but they are a lot more substantial with a nice chocolate chip cookie dough layer. The bottom layer is baked then topped with a layer of sweetened condensed milk, followed by a layer of Heath Toffee Bits, some of the reserved chocolate chip cookie dough, a layer of chocolate chips, and finally some more Heath Toffee Bits! Can you say O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G!!!!

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars turned out so well. Beautiful to look at, gooey in appearance and texture, and awesome in taste. If you’re looking for a brownie-type cookie to wow your company, this is it! These are great for office parties (if they make it that far), special occasion brunches, potlucks, or for holiday baking. I’m hoping Lizzie gets her first batch in time for Easter. If you’re looking for rich and decadent, look no farther than Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars.

When I initially posted this recipe in March of 2013, I was still using my iPhone as a camera. I had recently purchased a new Canon but was not quite prepared to use it. (I’m still learning how to use the thing and it’s now April 2015!)

I recently remade this recipe for a family in our Sunday school class. His uncle recently passed, so I prepared a home cooked meal for them the day before the funeral. Since I’ve been trying to remake all of the old blog recipes that I took with my iPhone, I decided to go ahead and make this recipe for dessert. I heard rave reviews from one of their sons!

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Wow! What can you say? This is perfection.  🙂

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Each bar is filled with chocolate chips, nuts, and Heath toffee bits. Oh, my! These scrumptious bars are so amazing you will be hard-pressed to sneak any out of your house for parties or other social gatherings.

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Look at all that delicious chocolate! Are you drooling yet? Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars have a gooey toffee layer in between the layers that’s incredibly sweet and wonderful.

Here’s what I did.

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I used these ingredients.

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Melt butter in large mixing bowl. Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add brown sugar and an egg.

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Stir with wooden spoon to combine.

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Set aside some of the chocolate chips for later use. Add remaining chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Stir to combine.

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Reserve part of the cookie dough for topping. Pat the remaining cookie dough ingredients into a 9×13″ baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Place in 350 oven and bake about 10 minutes to set the crust layer.

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After baking the chocolate chip cookie dough crust for 10 minutes, pour sweetened condensed milk to the edges of the pan.

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Reserve 1/4 cup Heath Toffee bits for final layer and set aside. Sprinkle remaining Heath English Toffee bits over top of the sweetened condensed milk layer.

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Add reserved chocolate chip cookie dough and crumble it over top of the Heath Toffee Bits layerSprinkle reserved chocolate chips over top of the cookie dough layer. Bake at 350 about 40-45 minutes or until done. (Don’t add the reserved Heath Toffee Bits now – they are to be added once the pan has baked).

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As soon as the Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars come out of the oven sprinkle with the remaining Heath English Toffee Bits. Lightly press the toffee bits down into the bar with your hands. Be careful that you don’t burn your hands. This will allow the toffee bits to adhere more to the cookie layer. Allow the cookies to cool completely before cutting them into bars.

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What a wonderful Easter treat these bars would make for your family. We love the gooey texture of this bar. Rich, decadent, and oh, so sweet!

Here’s the recipe.

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

(Recipe adapted from Hershey’s Kitchens)

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

Teresa Ambra
Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars are an amazing swoon-worthy experience! These sweet and chocolatey bar-type cookies will rock your world. This fabulous brownie is filled with chocolate chips, nuts, a condensed milk layer and Heath English Toffee Bits. It's fantastic for tailgating parties, potlucks, backyard barbecues, summer holidays or sporting events like the Super Bowl or March Madness.
3.83 from 70 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped

Ingredients
  

  • 2-1/3 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted, (1-1/2 sticks)
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • 2 cups dark Chocolate Chips or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, divided use (12-oz. pkg.)
  • 1 cup nuts coarsely chopped, I used pecans (measure after chopping)
  • 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
  • 1-1/3 cups HEATH BITS 'O BRICKLE Toffee Bits, divided 8 oz. pkg. (divided use)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in large mixing bowl.
  • Add flour, brown sugar, and egg; mix well.
  • Stir in 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and nuts; reserve 1-1/2 cups mixture.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over hot crust; set aside 1/4 cup toffee bits.
  • Sprinkle remaining toffee bits over sweetened condensed milk.
  • Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture and remaining 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips over top.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. (See note below).
  • Top with reserved toffee bits.
  • Press toffee bits into the bars with your hands or a fork, very gently so they adhere.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Cut into bars.

Notes

NOTE: I used Hershey's baking melts instead.
 
NOTE: My oven runs slow. This recipe may cook more quickly in your oven. Start checking at around 20 minutes.
 
Recipe adapted from Hershey's Kitchens.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brownie, chocolate, chocolate chip cookie, chocolate chips, chocolate dessert, cookie, dessert, toffee
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

[b]Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars[/b]
Recipe Type: Cookies, Brownies and Bars
Cuisine: American
Author: Teresa Ambra adapted from [url href=”https://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipe-details.aspx?id=3225&name=Rich-Chocolate-Chip-Toffee-Bars” target=”_blank” title=”rich chocolate chip toffee bars”]Hershey’s Kitchens[/url]
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 24
Rich and chocolaty, this fabulous brownie is filled with chocolate chips, nuts, a condensed milk layer and [url href=”https://www.thehersheycompany.com/brands/heath/english-milk-chocolate-toffee-bits.aspx” target=”_blank”]Heath English Toffee Bits[/url].
Ingredients
  • 2-1/3 cups [url href=”http://www.goldmedalflour.com/” target=”_blank”]Gold Medal[/url] UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) [url href=”http://www.hersheys.com/” target=”_blank”]HERSHEY’S[/url] SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or [url href=”www.hersheys.com/” target=”_blank”]HERSHEY’S[/url] Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, divided
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (I used pecans)
  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
  • 1-1/3 cups (8 oz. pkg.) [url href=”https://www.thehersheycompany.com/brands/heath/english-milk-chocolate-toffee-bits.aspx” target=”_blank”]HEATH BITS ‘O BRICKLE[/url] Toffee Bits, divided
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Melt butter in large mixing bowl.
  4. Add flour, brown sugar, and egg; mix well.
  5. Stir in 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and nuts; reserve 1-1/2 cups mixture.
  6. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
  7. Bake 10 minutes.
  8. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over hot crust; set aside 1/4 cup toffee bits.
  9. Sprinkle remaining toffee bits over sweetened condensed milk.
  10. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture and remaining 1/2 cup chips over top.
  11. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Top with reserved toffee bits.
  13. Press toffee bits into the bars with your hands or a fork, very gently so they adhere.
  14. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  15. Cut into bars.
Notes
I used [url href=”www.hersheys.com/” target=”_blank”]Hershey’s[/url] baking melts instead.
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Are you ready to sample one of these tasty jewels?

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You better share these or you will end up on sugar overload! I’m ready to sink my teeth into one of these babies right now!

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Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

Teresa Ambra
Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars are an amazing swoon-worthy experience! These sweet and chocolatey bar-type cookies will rock your world. This fabulous brownie is filled with chocolate chips, nuts, a condensed milk layer and Heath English Toffee Bits. It's fantastic for tailgating parties, potlucks, backyard barbecues, summer holidays or sporting events like the Super Bowl or March Madness.
3.83 from 70 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9×13" glass baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped

Ingredients
  

  • 2-1/3 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted, (1-1/2 sticks)
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • 2 cups dark Chocolate Chips or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, divided use (12-oz. pkg.)
  • 1 cup nuts coarsely chopped, I used pecans (measure after chopping)
  • 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
  • 1-1/3 cups HEATH BITS ‘O BRICKLE Toffee Bits, divided 8 oz. pkg. (divided use)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in large mixing bowl.
  • Add flour, brown sugar, and egg; mix well.
  • Stir in 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and nuts; reserve 1-1/2 cups mixture.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over hot crust; set aside 1/4 cup toffee bits.
  • Sprinkle remaining toffee bits over sweetened condensed milk.
  • Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture and remaining 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips over top.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. (See note below).
  • Top with reserved toffee bits.
  • Press toffee bits into the bars with your hands or a fork, very gently so they adhere.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Cut into bars.

Notes

NOTE: I used Hershey’s baking melts instead.
 
NOTE: My oven runs slow. This recipe may cook more quickly in your oven. Start checking at around 20 minutes.
 
Recipe adapted from Hershey’s Kitchens.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brownie, chocolate, chocolate chip cookie, chocolate chips, chocolate dessert, cookie, dessert, toffee
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

24 Comments

  • Annette

    October 8, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    5 stars
    By far, one of the best bar recipes EVER! Made so many times and every time, so sad to see that they are gone. My family & friends love these! Thank you for an awesome recipe!

    1. Teresa Ambra

      October 9, 2023 at 1:25 am

      Hi, Annette. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know how much you and your friends enjoy this scrumptious recipe. These freeze really well. You can always make a double batch and put one batch in the freezer for a rainy day. 🙂

  • Sherylee

    December 29, 2021 at 8:23 am

    How do I know when they’re done? I baked for 20 min and the top is brown, but when I pressed the toffee pieces in the condensed milk oozed out.

    1. Teresa

      December 29, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Hi Sherylee, use a toothpick inserted in center and see if it comes out clean. Depends on the oven, but my suggested time is 55 minutes because the bars are so dense.

  • Anonymous

    May 31, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    Made these bars and shared with neighbors and my husband’s co-workers boy were they hit!! Had requests for more a couple of days later 😋 loved that they aren’t super sweet but decadent at the same time. Will definitely make them again and again.

    1. Teresa

      June 3, 2021 at 7:21 am

      So glad you and your neighbors and co-workers all loved the bars. We loved them too. 🙂

  • Sherrie

    July 12, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    I made these and was very disappointed. Your instructions said to bake for 40-45 min. They burned. When I googled Hershey’s original instructions it said 20-25 min. 🤔☹

    1. Teresa

      July 13, 2020 at 8:52 am

      Hi Sherrie. It would appear that your oven may run hotter than mine. The time required for baking recipes always needs to be adjusted based on whether or not your oven run hots. Every new recipe I try, I always monitor to see if the recipe bakes more quickly or slowly. It will also depend on the pan you bake in. Glass baking dishes take longer than metal pans. If your pan was shallower than mine that will also make a difference. Have a great week.

  • Nancy

    March 23, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Baking crust 10 minutes was way too long. I also only baked 36 minutes instead of 40-45 and that was too long. They are good but almost burnt.

    1. Teresa

      March 23, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      Hi, Nancy. You may have a really hot oven. I recommend baking it about 25 degrees cooler next time and see if the results are better. I’ve found that when ovens are hot they don’t bake cookies are bars well. They ingredients don’t raise properly and everything gets cooked too fast. P.S. I know my oven is a little slower so that’s probably why it takes longer to bake things.

    2. Janet

      December 24, 2019 at 4:02 am

      Yes, 40 minutes is way to long. Using recipe on Hershey site is better. Only 25 minute final bake time. Teresa, you must have a cold oven.

      1. Teresa

        December 26, 2019 at 7:17 am

        Hi, Janet. Yes, my oven does seem to run slow. Plus I usually rotate the racks halfway during cooking time.

  • Jamie

    May 9, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    My four year old and I just made these for a sweet treat to have ready for big sister (Kinder) and 40 minutes couldn’t go by any slower!!! Thanks for the recipe!

    1. Teresa

      May 10, 2017 at 9:09 am

      So glad you and your four-year-old enjoyed these treats, Jamie. They are certainly addictive! 🙂 Enjoy.

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  • Liz

    March 23, 2013 at 6:34 am

    I GOT THEM! 🙂 or should I say we go them. They are and were so good. I stashed some for myself. I will send you pictures. Thank you so much. It is so nice to have a piece of home come in the mail. I always say cookies made with love are the best. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

    1. Teresa

      March 23, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Yay! It has been about 11 days since we shipped them. I hope they are still fresh enough!

      You should have another shipment coming in a few days. I have two more containers in my freezer for you of different stuff but I was trying to space them out so you didn’t get them all at once. I hope you enjoy them!

  • Tamara Leigh: The Kitchen Novelist

    March 12, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Sinful, Teresa! Oh, if only I had all the ingredients right now!

    1. Teresa

      March 12, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      Better run out and grab them right now! Ooey, gooey, delicious!

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