Toffee Pecan Squares

By Amanda26

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 lb bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Details

Servings 48

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in egg yolks. Beat in vanilla and salt. Stir in flour. Stir in 1/2 cup of the pecans.

Line 13 x 9 inch pan with foil, extending ends over sides as handles for removal. Evenly press dough into pan; bake in centre of 350 F oven for about 20 minutes or until edges are golden. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate; bake for 2 minutes.

With palette knife, smooth melted chocolate over base; sprinkle evenly with remaining chopped pecans. Let cool in pan on rack. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.