Toffee Pecan Bars
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If you love whipping up some classic pecan pies during the holiday season but don’t love all of the work, you will be delighted with this easy toffee pecan bars recipe! This special treat has all the flavors of traditional pie but in a simple bar form.
This delicious bar recipe is perfect for a simple dessert or snack any day! Made easily in minutes, these tasty coconut chocolate bars are ready in about 15 minutes. They make perfect Thanksgiving desserts for family gatherings, but you can also enjoy this great dessert anytime of the year.
These yummy treats mix together the sweet flavors of toffee, pecans, chocolate, and coconut. Whether you’re getting ready for a family get-together, the holidays, or just want a tasty snack, this simple recipe is sure to be a hit. After tasting this delectable bar, you will want to replace your regular pecan pie recipe in your recipe box with this one!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy Recipe: This recipe is great for anyone, whether you’re new to baking or have lots of experience. It’s easy to follow and uses just a few ingredients.
- Irresistible Flavor: The combination of sweet toffee, crunchy pecans, and decadent chocolate creates a flavor profile that’s simply irresistible.
- Versatile: These bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to formal celebrations.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare a batch ahead of time and store them in an airtight container for a convenient treat on-the-go.
- Healthier Than Pie: These bars do not use any corn syrup like a traditional pecan pie, so they are a bit healthier.
Ingredients for toffee pecan pie bars
- Unsalted butter (melted)
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Semisweet chocolate morsels
- English toffee bits
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped pecans
How to make toffee bars
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 13 “x 9” baking pan with butter (or use cooking spray or parchment paper).
Mix butter and Graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl.
Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
Pour condensed milk over the crumbs.
Add chocolate chips, toffee bits, coconut, and pecans.
Press down with a spatula.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until the coconut is light brown.
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When cool, cut into squares.
Tips for best results
- For a golden brown crust, make sure to press the Graham cracker mixture firmly into the pan.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat slices.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days.
- Crush the Graham crackers in a food processor for finer crumbs.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap out the semisweet chocolate morsels for milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor.
- Experiment with different types of nuts, such as chopped macadamia nuts or almonds.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Drizzle the top of the bars with a little bit of melted chocolate for extra sweetness.
- If you have a major sweet tooth, you can sprinkle some brown sugar on top for added sweetness and texture.
- For crispier bars, you can make them on a flatter baking sheet.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon vanilla to the condensed milk.
FAQs about this Recipe
Yes, you can use store-bought Graham cracker crumbs for convenience.
Certainly! Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your preferences.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.
More Easy Pecan Desserts
If you love pecan-filled desserts, you’ll want to check out all my favorites! Start with my Caramel Pecan Bar Recipe for a chewy, buttery bite that’s irresistible, then try the rich and sweet Caramel Pecan Cupcakes for a fun twist on a classic flavor. You can also whip up Pecan Pie Bark when you want a quick and easy dessert that tastes just like the pie, and don’t miss my Pecan Pie Bars, which bring all that classic flavor into an easy-to-serve bar.
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Magic Toffee Bars
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Heat oven 350 degrees.
- Grease 13 "x 9” baking pan with butter.
- Mix butter and graham cracker crumbs in bowl.
- Press down graham cracker crumbs in baking pan.
- Pour condensed milk over crumbs.
- Add chocolate chips, toffee bits, coconut (and nuts if desired).
- Press down with a spatula.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until coconut is light brown.
- When cool, cut into squares.
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Oh, my! Cassidy would love this so much. He just loves coconut. I’m not sure what kind of chocolate he would want me to use, but I think this is an ideal recipe. Thank you!
Thank you Tamara!
oh my oh my…these are incredible! huge coconut fan here!
I love all of the coconut in these, so yummy!
As a full on coconut lover, these are my favorite!