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Oh my goodness!!!
You're going to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these unbelievably easy, incredibly delicious, sweet & salty, crisp, buttery Salted Toffee Chocolate Pecan Squares - try them for yourself and you'll see just what I mean!
Need to take something fun and wonderful to work? Oh no! Is it a spur of the moment neighborhood potluck? Have a friend who needs a bit of love and cheer? Did you forget your mother's birthday? Need a quick, delicious treat to greet your kids when they walk in the door? Late for your dentist appointment? Did I hear you say it's just been "one of those days"?
Don't worry, I gotcha covered! Boy, do I have you covered! But don't take my word for it - whip up a batch of these delicious Salted Toffee Chocolate Pecan Squares and you might find your family, friends, acquaintances, even your enemies - forgiving all your trespasses and on their knees - begging for more!
P.S. Of course, you probably don't want to share with these folks how insanely easy the yummy bars are to make. This revelation might bring you down a notch or two on their "hero" scale - and who wants that?
Salted Toffee, Chocolate & Pecan Squares
Ingredients:
16 whole graham crackers, 2 individual packages from a standard 14 ounce box
1 bag toffee bits such as Bits of Brickle
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans
½ cup sugar
1 cup butter, 2 sticks or
6 ounces chocolate chips*
¾ teaspoon good quality** sea salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350˚. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
2. Place graham crackers in a single layer on the sheet pan (13"x18"), edges touching. You will need to break a few of the crackers to completely cover the pan.
3. Sprinkle toffee bits over graham crackers.
4. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and butter to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat and cook at a rapid simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is syrupy and begins to turn a pale golden color, about 4 minutes.
5. Immediately pour sugar/butter mixture over graham crackers. Spread with a knife if necessary to cover the entire surface. Bake for 6 minutes then sprinkle with toasted pecans and return to oven. Bake until sugar topping is bubbling, another 6-7 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips and sea salt over graham crackers.
6. Slide foil with toffee bars onto to a large cutting board. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, quickly cut into 3-inch squares. The longer you wait the more difficult they will be to cut into neat squares. Cool completely (if you can stand it!). Store in an airtight container, up to one week.
Notes:
* I used a combination of semisweet and milk chocolate chips, but really, the sky's the limit here - butterscotch or white chocolate chips would be wonderful as would mint chips or any other flavor that strikes your fancy! The variations are endless!
** I love Maldon Sea Salt, but use a good quality, fairly coarse sea salt that you can crush with your fingers.
Adapted from Martha Stewart Living
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I shared this recipe with a friend and we made them at Christmas. We both agreed that this will become a part of the permanent cookie list for the holidays! Absolutely a favorite!
Thanks so much. They are ridiculously good, aren't they? I love that they're so simple too!
Nice Chris!! This look really good!!
OMG! These looks AMAZING! Hope when I try these, it will turn out the same as you did. 🙂
An absolute it with my family and with everyone I work with. TYVM for the great recipe.
I'm so glad you enjoyed these! I think you could definitely freeze them, just give them plenty of time to unthaw and you should be fine!
These are so delicious! I have made them several times and have sent many people to the blog for the recipe. Have you ever tried to freeze them? I am having a party right before Christmas and would love to have as much done ahead of time as possible. Thanks.
Oh boy, I love these! Though I've only tried it with saltines so far, but since you added salt, I can see using graham crackers. YUM!
I just discovered this recipe on Martha Stewart's website and it is amazing! Everyone loves and raves about them and they are so easy to make. Your bars look so much neater than mine! 🙂
hehehe, now I know why you said you wouldn't be able to share with whole food wed. They look amazing regardless Chris!
What an incredible treat these are!! SO delicious with just the right amount of salt and sweet! Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog today 🙂
Mary x
Wow! These squares are really mouthwatering!!!! Like these!
Oh my ... indeed.
Fondly,
Glenda
swooooooooon! the flavors in this are so made for me!!! looks irresistible! Thank for sharing 🙂
I have to say the same thing "oh my goodness". I grew up in Texas where we had our own pecan trees so any dessert that uses them is a favorite but this tops most recipes I have seen. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my..! Chris! They look so delicious, I'm drooling!
I want a piece too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kelly - Your wish is my command!! 🙂
Do you know what's funny? The last two nights I've been craving toffee... (which is very unusual as I might eat a piece of toffee once every two years - the two years must be up ;)). I just knew something was calling me to your blog Chris... :). What a picture... these are absolute stunners and I love the addition of pecan and salt... oh YUM (I'm glad you don't live next door - seriously - I don't think I could ever stop eating these...) 😉
Do you know what's funny? The last two nights I've been craving toffee... (which is very unusual as I might eat a piece of toffee once every two years - the two years must be up ;)). I just knew something was calling me to your blog Chris... :). What a picture... these are absolute stunners and I love the addition of pecan and salt... oh YUM (I'm glad you don't live next door - seriously - I don't think I could ever stop eating these...) 😉
This is one of my favorite cookie recipes. Graham crackers are the perfect base for the yummy toppings. When I make these bars I just can't leave them alone.
These are a twist on one of my favourite holiday treats....definitely in a way I would love to try.
I'd eat the whole pan.
It's way to early in the morning for me to want to make these. Or is it? These look insanely good Chris and I see lots of salad in my future after this one.
Good question, Cher - I used a 13x18 sheet pan like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Focus-Foodservice-Commercial-Bakeware-Aluminum/dp/B00188AJN6
Thanks for helping clarify this!
I'll be making these for my next Lifegroup meeting, if not before!
Those look delicious. Is it a 9X13 baking pan???
Oh my goodness is right! Wow, these look out of this world!! Ok, thats going to be my next bar I make! Maybe tonight? I just need to pick up some toffee and grahma crackers and I'm all set! he he I can't wait!!
I would love to have one right now! Great recipe!
Oh no Chris what have you done?! These look way too good. If I was at home right now I'd have to whip up a batch!