English Toffee Squares

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Delicious English Toffee Squares recipe for your sweet tooth cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

453

Sugar

33g

Fat

29g

English Toffee Squares are a classic American dessert that are popular as a sweet treat or holiday gift. This recipe features a rich, buttery toffee base studded with milk chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. The squares are easy to make and can be served warm or cold. They are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your family and friends with your baking skills.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
3.	Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla until light and fluffy.
4.	Combine the flour and salt; blend into the sugar mixture.
5.	Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
6.	Spread the mixture evenly into a well-greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
7.	Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
8.	Cool the English Toffee Squares completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

PROS

These English Toffee Squares are sweet, buttery, and nutty, with a texture that’s crumbly and chewy at the same time.
They are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and can be enjoyed as a delicious dessert or snack any time of the day.

CONS

These squares are high in calories and sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation if you are watching your sugar or calorie intake.

They contain nuts, which can trigger allergies in some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The walnuts in this recipe are a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for brain health and reducing inflammation. They also contain fiber, protein, and antioxidants.

	1 cup butter
	1 cup brown sugar
	1 egg yolk
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	2 cups flour
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
	1/2 cup chopped walnuts