Description
These Chocolate Chip Toffee Fudge Cookie Bars combine a crunchy graham cracker crust, a rich and gooey toffee fudge layer, and a chewy chocolate chip cookie topping. Perfect for anyone who loves layers of textures and flavors in a decadent dessert bar.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Fudge Layer:
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounce semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup Heath toffee bits
For the Cookie Layer:
- ¾ cup butter flavored Crisco
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 ounce milk chocolate morsels
- ½ cup Heath toffee bits
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with graham cracker crumbs until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a parchment paper lined 13×9-inch baking pan to create an even crust layer.
- Make the fudge layer: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate morsels, and butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Pour this fudge mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle ½ cup of Heath toffee bits on top of the fudge layer.
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter flavored Crisco, light brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the milk chocolate morsels.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly over the fudge and toffee layer in the baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Heath toffee bits evenly over the top. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Note that the cookie layer may look slightly undercooked in the center.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan so that the fudge sets properly. Once cooled, slice into 24 bars and enjoy the rich combination of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Use parchment paper in the baking pan to easily lift out the bars for slicing.
- The fudge layer should be heated gently and stirred constantly to avoid scorching or separating.
- Letting the bars cool completely is essential for clean slicing and best texture.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Heath toffee bits add a delicious crunch and caramel flavor, but you can substitute with any toffee bits if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
