Coconut Toffee Bars Recipe
If you love sweet and crunchy treats, you will enjoy this Coconut Toffee Bars Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 225g unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
- 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups 180g sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups 270g toffee bits
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper. Leave extra for easy lifting.
Prepare the Shortbread Base
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, sugar, flour and salt until smooth and slightly crumbly.
Press Into Pan
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan using your fingers or spatula. Ensure it is compact and flat.
Bake the Base
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
Add Toffee and Coconut
- Remove from oven and sprinkle toffee bits and shredded coconut evenly on top. Press gently into the warm base.
Return to Oven
- Bake for another 10 minutes or until the toffee is melted and the coconut is lightly toasted.
Cool Completely
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. This helps the bars set properly.
Lift Out and Slice
- Use the parchment paper to lift bars from the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container. Perfect for gifting or sharing with friends and family.
Notes
- Butter Quality: Use unsalted, high-quality butter for a richer flavor.
- Coconut: Toast coconut in a dry skillet before adding for extra aroma.
- Toffee Options: Mix in chocolate chips or crushed nuts for variation.
- Cutting Bars: Chill for 20 minutes before slicing to get clean edges.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.