Toffee Chocolate Bars

Our local Raleys Supermarket puts out a great recipe magazine, called Something Extra. I picked up the latest copy yesterday and found this Toffee Chocolate Bars recipe this morning. The recipe comes from a store called Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates. The store is located in Sacramento, California, which is about 90 minutes south of where I live.

Click on the candy store link - you will not be disappointed. There's a revolving montage of gorgeous chocolates, like chocolate porn.

Toffee Chocolate Bars

INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1¼ cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

DIRECTIONS
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 to 12 minutes
Rest time: Several hours

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar in the large bowl of an electric mixer. Add vanilla and egg yolk; mix in flour and salt. Spread mixture evenly onto a non-greased 16 X 12-inch baking pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning sheet from front to back after 6 minutes. Remove from oven; let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top and let stand for 5 more minutes. Spread smooth with a spatula and top with almonds. Let sit for several hours before cutting into 2-inch squares. (Refrigerate to firm, if needed.)

Makes about 48 pieces. Nutrition Per Serving: Nutrition per piece (17 g): 90 calories, 1 g protein, 6 g total fat (3.5 g sat., 0 g trans), 9 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 35 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 2 points