Description
These Coffee Toffee Crunch Bars are a decadent homemade dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate, bold coffee, and buttery toffee bits. Easy to make and perfect for chocolate lovers, they offer a chewy, crunchy, and melty treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup (70g) toffee bits
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (45g) toffee bits (for topping)
- 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips (for topping, optional)
- Pinch flaky sea salt (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides. Lightly grease the parchment.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a glass pan, reduce oven temperature by 25°F.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla extract and cooled brewed coffee. Beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 3/4 cup toffee bits and 1 cup chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan using an offset spatula or butter knife.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup toffee bits and 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips over the top. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool bars in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. For clean slices, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes after cooling.
- Use parchment overhang to lift bars out of the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles. For neat edges, run knife under hot water and wipe clean between cuts.
Notes
For best results, measure flour carefully and avoid overmixing. Use strong, cooled coffee for bold flavor. Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Bars freeze well and taste even better the next day. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based margarine and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/24 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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