Toffee Cashew Bars

A sweet, nutty, chewy buttery delight. I’ve had guests tell me that it’s pure gold. This is a variation on a blue ribbon winning recipe. Also great with semisweet chocolate chips sprinkled on top, for chocolate lovers.

Original recipe makes 48 small bars

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cashews
1 (6 ounce) package toffee baking bits

PREP

10 mins
COOK

35 mins
READY IN

45 mins

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and confectioners’ sugar. Rub in the butter until no noticeable lumps remain. Press the flour mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared 9×13 inch pan.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. While the crust is baking, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, egg, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the cashews and toffee bits. When the crust comes out of the oven, spread the nut mixture over it, and return to the oven.
Bake for an additional 18 to 23 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool in pan completely before cutting into 1×2 inch bars.