Toffee Bar Cookies are fabulous. These Bar Cookies are a blondie type bar cookie with toffee bits folded into the dough. A plus, the recipe comes together quickly. Even the crumbs will disappear.
“The afternoon was golden, for the yellow dust in the sky gilded the light.”
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
Inspiration
I was planning on sharing an autumn salad but the recipe for Toffee Bar Cookies landed in my in-box. I almost forgot about the recipe (I found it in my trash folder) until I saw a vendor at the local farmers market selling toffee. Not just toffee, but bags of broken pieces specifically for baking. Oh, are you making cookies, he asked? Sure! I answered. Obviously this is a regular occurrence at the toffee makers booth. Making toffee laced cookies is not a regular occurrence in my kitchen. But my goodness, these Toffee Bar Cookies are special and worthy of the calorie splurge. Can I say I’m recipe testing for the holidays?
Essentials
Bar cookies are so tempting. All the sweet goodness of a cookie but so much easier to make. Spread the cookie dough into a pan and bake. No worries about uniform scoops of dough or taking the time and attention to bake several batches of cookies. Toffee Bar Cookies would be a fine addition to a holiday cookie assortment. Or any festive occasion, even a warm California autumn afternoon. Once cool, cut into triangles or bars. My original triangle cut yielded cookies of epic size. Because one cookie is never enough, Toffee Bar Cookies are best enjoyed in petite size.
Toffee Bar Cookies are a blondie type bar cookie with toffee bits folded into the dough. I used locally made toffee but store bought would make a voluptuous cookie bar. I topped my Toffee Bar Cookies with toasted pecans rather than the recommended almonds. The Toffee Bar Cookies are fabulous. A plus, the recipe comes together quickly. Even the crumbs will disappear.
I love toffee (it always reminds me of polish krówki) and I love bars. It makes mornings so special. I’ll make some for my daughter.
Thank you Marta!
Local farmers markets are endless sources of inspiration 🙂 Thank you so much for this beautiful cookies idea and beautiful photographs !
Thank you 2 pots!
I love toffee…and blondies so this recipe is the perfect combination for me! Thank you and I hope your having a wonderful Tuesday Deb!
Thank you Kendra!
Deb, I’ve been tasked to make an assortment of “American” type cookies for my wife’s holiday party at her school. I had chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin on the list and now you’ve given me the last of the assortment. A lovely post.
Thank you Ron! Count me in, we dive deep into holiday cookies mat our house.
You say “toffee” and I’m all in! I could eat these toffee bars for breakfast, lunch and dessert.
Thank you MJ!
I love anything toffee – these bar cookies are just what I need! 🙂
Thank you Laura!
How could you not make these cookies…a farmers market toffee stand with broken pieces no less. It was destiny and they sound great.
Thank you Karen!
Mmm, toffee! Such a good flavor. And so good in baked goods. Bars/cookies are ideal. This looks wonderful — thanks.
Thank you John!
What a great, unexpected Farmers Market find. I love making cookie bars, and never thought to cut them into triangles – I love that.
Thank you Valentina!
Can I have one please. These toffee bar cookies look divine and I like the idea of not making individual cookies with the dough but cutting them after they are baked.
Can I have one please. These toffee bar cookies look divine and I like the idea of not making individual cookies with the dough but cutting them after they are baked.
Thank you Gerlinde! We should make a batch to share!
A simple and rustic looking baking good that looks so delicious. I wanna try these cookies!
Thank you Denise! I’d love to share these cookies with you! Coffee or tea?
Cookie Bars are such a fast and easy way to get to deliciousness. Two thumbs up for the addition of pecans to these toffee bars!
Thank you Mary! I never can resist a good cookie recipe.