Maple Toffee Bars

The maple flavoring in these soft shortbread bars with chocolate topping gives a buttery toffee taste without a lot of work. These have been a family favorite for three generations.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 175 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable shortening
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (Optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips
• ½ teaspoon maple extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat butter and vegetable shortening with brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract until smooth; stir in flour and salt. Lightly press the dough into a 10x15-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Bake until the crust is set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Remove crust from oven and spread melted chocolate in a layer on top. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cut bars while still warm; let chocolate set, about 1 hour, before serving.