Cookies

Almond Toffee Bars

Servings

4 dozen

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Challenge Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds (divided)
  • 1 cup (6oz.) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2
    Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Stir together flour and salt; add to creamed mixture blending thoroughly. Blend in ½ cup almonds.
  • 3
    Spread dough evenly in an ungreased 9X13-inch baking pan.
  • 4
    Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 5
    Remove pan from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over hot cookie base. Let chocolate soften and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup almonds.
  • 7
    Cut into approximately 1½ inch square bars.