Description
Indulgent toffee pecan dream bars blend rich caramel notes with buttery pecans in a luxurious dessert. Crumbly cookie base and silky toffee layers create an irresistible sweet experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150 g) pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup (85 g) Heath milk chocolate toffee bits
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter, softened
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) Eagle Brand Milk (sweetened condensed milk)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package yellow or butter cake mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a greased 9×13 inch baking pan for the dessert creation.
- Combine cake mix, one egg, and butter in a mixing bowl. Work the ingredients with a fork until achieving a crumbly consistency. Press the mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together condensed milk, remaining egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold toffee bits and chopped pecans into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Pour the toffee-pecan blend carefully over the prepared crust, spreading to cover the entire surface uniformly.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Watch for golden-brown edges and a slightly jiggly center, which indicates optimal doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, enabling the layers to set properly.
- Once cooled, slice into individual bars, revealing the rich, layered texture of the toffee pecan dream bars.
Notes
- Always use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture throughout the bars.
- Opt for a high-quality cake mix for a more refined base that enhances overall flavor and richness.
- Chop pecans finely to distribute them evenly and create a more balanced bite in each bar.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cutting of the bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg