Yuletide Toffee Squares

Celebrate the festive season with these indulgent Yuletide Toffee Squares, a rich and buttery holiday treat that's as simple to make as it is irresistible. Featuring a golden, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base made with light brown sugar and unsalted butter, these squares are generously topped with creamy melted semi-sweet chocolate and crunchy chopped pecans or walnuts for the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe lets you create a batch of 24 delightful bars that are ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or edible gifts. Whether served at room temperature or straight from the fridge for an extra snap, these toffee squares are guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from heat as soon as it's melted.

Step 3

Stir in the light brown sugar until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

Step 5

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, making sure it reaches the edges.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden and slightly firm to the touch.

Step 7

While the crust is baking, measure out the chocolate chips and chopped pecans or walnuts.

Step 8

Remove the crust from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot crust.

Step 9

Wait about 2-3 minutes for the chocolate chips to soften from the heat of the crust, then use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the surface.

Step 10

Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the melted chocolate, pressing gently to ensure they stick.

Step 11

Let cool completely at room temperature for a couple of hours, or speed up the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.

Step 12

Once fully set, slice into squares or bars using a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy your Yuletide Toffee Squares!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	898.2 grams (898.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4230

Total Fat 226.40g	290%
Saturated Fat 104.30g	522%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 1250mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 565.70g	206%
Dietary Fiber 32.50g	116%
Total Sugars 340.00g
Protein 51.60g	103%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242mg	19%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 888mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 50.2%