Rich Toffee Bars

The combination of chocolate and toffee is always a winner. When I was little, a friend would bring over some amazing treats that used these two flavors. This recipe sort of replicates that happy time for me and it makes the house smell amazing as they bake. They won't last long so don't worry about storing them!

Rich Toffee Bars
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup toasted and finely chopped almonds

Line a jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1- inches) with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and egg yolk together. Add the vanilla, salt, and flour. Spread the dough into the prepared pan. If it is sticky, try spraying your hands with vegetable oil spray! Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

After the cookies exit the oven, scatter the chocolate chips  over the surface. Wait a minute or so until they melt and then spread it over the surface of the cookies evenly. Sprinkle with the almonds. Before it is entirely cool, cut into squares, and then let it finish cooling.