Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 48 servings
By: Ruth Burrus
"These shortbread bars have the taste of toffee without the hassle of making candy. They're attractive addition to a cookie tray. --Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana"
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, beating until smooth. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 17-19 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately place chocolate bars on top; return to the oven for 1 minute. Spread melted chocolate over bars; sprinkle with pecans.