Description
These Cake Mix Toffee Bars are a deliciously easy dessert combining a buttery cake crust with rich toffee bits, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk for a gooey, sweet finish. Perfect for parties and large gatherings, these bars boast a delightful crunchy and chewy texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or almonds recommended)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter. Mix until a crumbly dough forms, ensuring everything is evenly incorporated.
- Form Crust: Press the crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish to create a uniform crust base.
- Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips, toffee bits, and chopped nuts over the crust, distributing them for balanced flavor.
- Drizzle Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour and drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of the chocolate, toffee, and nuts, allowing it to seep into the toppings for extra sweetness and gooey texture.
- Bake Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should turn golden brown and the center will bubble to indicate doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. For cleaner slices, chill them before cutting into 24 squares and serving.
Notes
- Use a sturdy 9×13-inch pan to ensure even baking.
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts lightly before adding.
- Letting bars chill in the refrigerator before cutting helps maintain neat squares.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute nuts with your favorite varieties or omit for nut-free bars.
