Cake Mix Toffee Bars (Printer-Friendly)

Buttery bars layered with melted chocolate and crunchy toffee bits, using a simple cake mix base for quick prep.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl. Mix until soft dough forms.
03 - Press dough evenly into prepared baking pan.
04 - Bake for 15 minutes until just set but not browned.
05 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot base. Let sit 2-3 minutes until melted, then spread gently with spatula.
06 - Sprinkle toffee bits and pecans over melted chocolate.
07 - Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until toppings are slightly bubbly and edges are golden.
08 - Let cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 10 minutes of active prep time
  • The combination of buttery crust, melted chocolate, and crunchy toffee is downright addictive
02 -
  • Letting the crust cool slightly before adding chocolate prevents the chips from sinking into the dough
  • Room temperature butter melts more evenly than cold butter if you forget to take it out ahead of time
03 -
  • Chill the pan for 15 minutes before cutting for picture-perfect squares
  • Use a plastic knife to cut the bars—the toffee won't stick as much

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