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Toffee Squares

May 27, 2010 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

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There is a witching hour that occurs in our household each day around 4 o’clock. And I cannot blame it on my children (although they are admittedly prone to acting like little hooligans that time of day). Nope, this is all on me.

It’s the hour when, without fail, I am most likely to head into the kitchen to bake something decadent beyond belief. Something sweet, rich, and almost certainly containing an inordinate amount of chocolate.

I am a weak, weak woman.

The little recipe I have to share with you today is the very definition of one worthy of this late afternoon baking urge of mine. There are four – yes, four – layers of deliciousness here: shortbread cookie, topped with a ribbon of velvety custard, topped with a layer of semi-sweet chocolate, topped with a generous sprinkling of brickle chips.

I told you I was weak. 😉

Utterly Decadent Toffee Squares
adapted from Better Homes and Gardens

Scroll down for a printable version of this recipe.

1 cup butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cups almond brickle pieces

 
 
 
Hungry yet? 

Once the brickle layer is finished, place the pan on a wire rack and allow to cool a bit before covering and placing in the fridge to chill until the chocolate is set. Cut into squares. Or, if you’re anything like me, you will completely disregard the aforementioned recommendation and dive in headfirst, relishing every bit of the sticky chocolate goodness that dribbles down your chin. 😉

Toffee Squares Dessert Recipe by Positively Splendid


 

Enjoy!

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Amy @ Positively Splendid
Amy @ Positively Splendid

Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.

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  1. Nikki says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    Wow! That looks amazing!

  2. Robin says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Wow! Those look amazing. I can not wait to try this recipe.

  3. Simple Southern Happiness says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    Oh wow, I adore the way you posted your photos and each step look so much more yummier than the next. The final product is fall off my chair scrumptious looking. One I will have to try in the future. Thank you for posting this recipe and your time it took to take photos and lay it all out.

  4. Stacey says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    Oh [email protected]! That looks sooo good! I must [email protected]!!! (I can’t wait to try it!!)

  5. ificould says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    Looks and sounds delicious!! Can’t wait to give it a try!

  6. katie beth says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    Wow! I’m definitely going to have to try these.

  7. Stef says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    Mmmmmmm, yep, we’ve got a witching hour(s) in the late afternoon around here, too. Sometimes chocolate just makes it all better. These look so delicious! My girls LOVED your bunny muffins, I’m sure this recipe will go over well, too!

  8. Blessed Mommy of 2 says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    Looks delish! I might try it for a cook out we are attending where I am bringing the dessert! YUM! =) Thanks for sharing!

  9. alwayslearning says

    May 28, 2010 at 12:43 am

    I want to make these for my next company! but, there is no amount for the salt. could you add that in and I could check back.

  10. brandy says

    May 28, 2010 at 2:34 am

    WOW. Those look amazing!

  11. Alison says

    May 28, 2010 at 3:38 am

    I think I gained weight just reading this!! Wow, I adore toffee… my mouth is watering!! Must have these.

  12. [email protected] Charm says

    May 28, 2010 at 4:27 am

    It’s almost midnight and I’m drooling over these yummy treats:( Hope you have a FUN weekend! Coming by from NFF!

    Blessings,
    Linda

  13. Holly says

    May 28, 2010 at 5:51 am

    This look delicious…I cannot wait to make them…we have a glamorous camping trip coming up and I am so making these. I cannot believe I missed the giveaway…am I that out of touch…YES!

  14. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

    May 28, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Oh, Amy, you are killing me with all of these recipes. YUM!! I may have to make these for my family this weekend.

  15. Erin says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Oh my heck!!! I will make these for sure! Thanks for the recipe!

    http://www.makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

  16. Its A Blog Party says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Yum! Looks delicious!
    Thanks for linking up!
    ~Liz

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    June 14, 2010 at 2:33 pm

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    June 19, 2010 at 3:32 pm

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  19. Sharon says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:42 am

    Oh my word — this one is going on my Christmas cookie list! (And just when I wasn’t sure if I’d make any cookies this year!)

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