Description
Deliciously rich and crunchy Almond Toffee Bars with a buttery oat and graham cracker base, topped with toffee bits, chocolate chips, and sliced almonds, all held together by sweetened condensed milk. These bars are perfect for a sweet snack or dessert and are chilled to set into irresistible layered bars.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Toppings
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Binding
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over the sides for easy removal later.
- Mix and Press Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, graham cracker crumbs, and salt. Stir in the melted unsalted butter until the mixture is crumbly but holds together. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even base layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the toffee bits evenly over the oat crust. Follow by sprinkling the chocolate chips and then the sliced almonds on top, distributing them evenly for a balanced crunchy topping.
- Pour Sweetened Condensed Milk: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layered ingredients in the pan. The condensed milk will seep through the toppings as it bakes, binding everything together.
- Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and you see bubbling at the edges, indicating the layers are set.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature. Afterward, chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to firm up before slicing into bars.
- Store: Keep the almond toffee bars stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- For easier removal, ensure the parchment paper overlaps the sides of the pan.
- Press the crumb base firmly to avoid a crumbly bottom.
- Let bars chill thoroughly to ensure they slice cleanly without crumbling.
- You can substitute sliced almonds with chopped pecans or walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Store bars in the refrigerator to prevent melting, especially in warm climates.
