These little cookies are super easy to make, and are deceptively delicious. The title still mystifies us, as there is no toffee involved, but we haven’t been able to come up with anything better. This is another one that comes from Megan’s mom.
They are lovely to make the night before a… you guessed it… party, because the chocolate needs time to cool, and because they’re much less time consuming than individual cookies. The most labor-intensive part is probably the chopping (you can avoid this by using chocolate chips if you prefer, though we find we can get better quality chocolate by the bar).
Megan whipped these up last week for her overworked, stressed students, which seemed to cheer them up, at least for a class period. We hope they’ll bring you a smile too! They taste great with a cool glass of milk or a nice latte.
Toffee Party Squares (print this recipe here)
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 6 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate (or chips)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (we recommend walnuts)
Directions
Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for a few minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, then continue beating for another minute. Add flour, and stir until combined. Spread the dough onto a 13×15 or 14×17 sheet pan (you’ll probably want to use your hands to push and flatten the dough). Bake at 350˚ for 15 minutes, until just starting to turn golden brown. Turn the oven off, sprinkle the chocolate evenly on the top, and pop back into the warm oven for a few minutes. When the chocolate begins to melt, spread it evenly to cover the dough. Sprinkle the nuts and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Leftovers
These should stay fresh in a covered container for about two to three days. They do not need to be refrigerated.
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