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Brown Butter Toffee Shortbread Bars

Delightful shortbread bars featuring rich brown butter and sweet toffee bits, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shortbread
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Melted and browned
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it turns golden brown, stirring frequently.
  3. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and salt.
  4. Pour the brown butter into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and toffee bits.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars.

Notes

To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months, well-wrapped.