Highland Toffee

Sweet and chewy oatmeal base covered in a layer of chocolate and nuts. Irresistible.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together vegetable oil and oats. Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Press mixture into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Cut into 4 large squares to remove from pan. Cover with melted chocolate, and sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Allow the chocolate to cool, and then cut each square into 9 pieces.