Cake Mix Toffee Bars (Printable Version)
Chewy bars with toffee, chocolate, and pecans on a buttery cake mix base.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 large egg
→ Topping
04 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
05 - 1 cup toffee bits
06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
03 - Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
04 - Bake for 15 minutes, until just set but not browned.
05 - Remove from the oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot base; let sit for 2–3 minutes until melted, then gently spread with a spatula.
06 - Sprinkle toffee bits and chopped pecans over the melted chocolate.
07 - Return to the oven for 8–10 minutes, until the toppings are slightly bubbly and the edges are golden.
08 - Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They taste like you spent hours making them from scratch, but the prep time is honestly under ten minutes flat.
- The combination of buttery crust, melted chocolate, and crunchy toffee hits every single craving at once.
02 -
- Don't skip letting the chocolate soften on the hot crust before spreading, or you'll end up with a uneven layer.
- These need to cool completely before cutting or the chocolate will smear everywhere and you'll have messy edges.
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly, especially the melted butter and egg.
- Use the back of a measuring cup to press the dough into the pan without sticking to your hands.