Toffee Squares With Toasted Pecans

Toffee squares with toasted pecans are a popular treat in American cuisine, especially during the holiday season. The combination of sweet toffee, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate makes these squares irresistible!

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Toffee Squares With Toasted Pecans

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Pecans
• 1 cup Dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until well combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar mixture, vanilla extract, and egg.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the pecans and chocolate chips over the top.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.