This chewy toffee blondies recipe is easy to make and so tasty. The sweet butterscotch brownies that form the base of the blondies are a variation of my mom’s recipe, and they’re so good!
I like to top them with Heath English Toffee Bits, or chopped chocolate toffee bars like Skor candy bars. The candy bars melt into the Blondies while they’re baking, and the flavor is incredible!
These bars are baked in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish, so you’ll have plenty to serve for dessert, at parties, or for the holidays. (For more bar cookie recipes, check out our Coconut Chocolate Bars and Butterscotch Brownies.)
This Blondie recipe joins our other favorite simple cookie recipes like Coconut Almond Macaroons, Chocolate Chip and Butterscotch Chip Oatmeal Cookies, and Molasses Crinkle Cookies.
3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick and Easy: If you use the pre-chopped toffee bars, you can make this recipe from start to finish in about 45 minutes.
Sweet and Chewy: These blondie bars have just a touch of salt, which brings out the butterscotch and toffee flavors.
Perfect for Sharing: The recipe makes two dozen delicious bar cookies.
Ingredients Notes
Here’s a picture of what you’ll need to make this recipe:
1 cup chocolate toffee bits – You can use the prepackaged Heath bits, or make your own by coarsely chopping about 6 full size Heath or Skor candy bars.
2 cups lightly packed dark brown sugar – I like the rich flavor of dark brown sugar, but feel free to use light brown sugar if that’s what you have on hand.
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter – I like salted butter for this recipe, but you can use unsalted if you prefer less salt.
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract – You can also use vanilla paste if you prefer.
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour – I use white unbleached flour, but you can use whole wheat flour if you prefer.
2 teaspoons baking powder – Make sure your baking powder is fresh for the best rising results. Rumford Baking Powder is my favorite brand because it’s non-GMO.
1/2 teaspoon sea salt – I prefer fine sea salt for this recipe because it incorporates well into the thick batter.
Cooking Equipment Needed
You don’t need any fancy equipment or cooking gadgets to make this recipe,
- 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Step by Step Instructions
STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
STEP TWO: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
STEP THREE: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
STEP FOUR: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until blended.
STEP FIVE: Spread the batter in the prepared pan. (The batter will be thick.)
STEP SIX: Sprinkle the toffee pieces evenly over the top and press lightly.
STEP SEVEN: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until dry on top and almost firm to the touch. Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
STEP EIGHT: Cut in rectangles with a sharp knife, making 4 cuts lengthwise and 6 cuts across.
For very straight and even bars, sometimes I use a ruler to measure the brownies and mark the cut lines with toothpicks.
This recipe makes 24 bars.
Storing Instructions
Store the bars, tightly wrapped or in an airtight container, at room temperature. Plan to eat then within 5 days for best flavor.
The blondies can also be frozen, tightly wrapped, for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator for best results, and let the bars come to room temperature before serving.
What Candy Bars Have Toffee?
Here are some different chocolate toffee candy bars that will all work in this recipe:
Almond Roca – Crunchy, buttery toffee with almonds and chocolate.
Trader Joe’s English Toffee – Crunchy toffee coated in chocolate and almonds.
See’s Candies Toffee-ettes – Bite-sized pieces of crunchy toffee coated in milk chocolate and rolled in almonds.
Enstrom’s Toffee Bars – Gourmet chocolate-covered toffee with almonds.
Tony’s Chocolonely Toffee Pretzel Bar – A chunkier chocolate bar with toffee and pretzel bits.
Cadbury Dairy Milk Toffee Whole Nut – Creamy chocolate with crunchy toffee and hazelnuts.
Williams Sonoma English Toffee – A seasonal treat made with buttery toffee, chocolate, and nuts.
Ethel M Chocolates Toffee Bars – Premium handcrafted chocolate-covered toffee.
Recipe Variations
Instead of chopped Heath or Skor candy bars, you can substitute these chopped candy bars in equal quantities:
Kit Kat Bars – The milk chocolate covered wafers add crispy texture and yummy flavor.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – Creamy peanut butter and milk chocolate complement the rich butterscotch flavor of these brownies.
Snickers – Caramel, nougat and peanuts add crunch and gooey goodness to the brownies.
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Toffee Blondies
Equipment
- 9- by 13-inch baking dish
- mixing spoon
- Spatula
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups lightly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup chopped toffee pieces* (see Note)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9- by 13-inch cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until blended. Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the toffee pieces evenly over the top and press lightly.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the toffee pieces evenly over the top and press lightly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until dry on top and almost firm to the touch. Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then cut in rectangles with a sharp knife. Makes 24 bars.
Notes
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Note: This recipe was originally published on August 14, 2015. It has since been updated with new images and directions.
Eliza Cross is the creator of Happy Simple Living, where she shares ideas to help busy people simplify cooking, gardening, holidays, home, and money. She is also the award-winning author of 17 cookbooks, including Small Bites and 101 Things To Do With Bacon.
Those look delicious!
Thank you, MB! They are easy, too. :-)
Yum! Looks delightful. They would be great for packed lunches
You’re right, Tara – they are sturdy and very packable. xo
Whenever I make these Blondies, people always ask for the recipe. They have a chewy butterscotch brownie base topped with chopped chocolate toffee bits. The recipe comes together quickly, and they really are perfect for any occasion!
Can these be frozen?
Good question. Yes, they can be frozen. Tightly wrap the bars and store in a sealed freezer container or freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. They’re best eaten within a month of freezing. Hope you love them! ~Eliza