Toffee Peanut Butter Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, gooey toffee and creamy peanut butter come together in a sweet and indulgent dessert bar.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 400 gpeanut butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 glight brown sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 200 gtoffee bits
- 10 gsea salt
- 100 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 2 mLvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 20x20cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a ruler to ensure the parchment paper is straight and even.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl regularly.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the melted butter and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, toffee bits, and sea salt.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the mixture is well combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 6
Press the dough into the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to ensure the dough is evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on the bars during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Let the bars set for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
- 9
Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Store any leftover bars in an airtight container.
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