Toffee Bars

By Jem1214

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pkg nestle milk choc chips
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (opt)

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, beating until smooth. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 17-19 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately place chocolate bars on top; return to the oven for 1 minute. Spread melted chocolate over bars; sprinkle with pecans.