Graham Cracker Toffee Bars – Step into the world of indulgence with our Graham Cracker Toffee Bars! Designed to satisfy your cravings these bars combine the crunch of graham crackers, with the luxurious buttery essence of toffee all crowned with a velvety layer of Hershey’s chocolate. Featuring the goodness of honey graham crackers, heavenly chocolate, and crunchy pecans this dessert is bound to win over hearts and become a family favorite.
I can still vividly recall the first time I whipped up a batch of these divine Graham Cracker Toffee Bars. It was a chilly evening when I decided to surprise my loved ones with a treat. The tantalizing aroma wafting from our kitchen filled the air instantly captivating everyone’s attention. As soon as my husband and child took that bite their eyes sparkled with sheer delight. Now it has become a recipe in our household—one that adds warmth and sweetness to our family gatherings.
What makes this Graham Cracker Toffee Bars truly special?
What sets apart these Graham Cracker Toffee Bars? Well, firstly they are incredibly effortless to make using a handful of steps and common ingredients. Perfect for those get-togethers or when you crave a sweet fix. On top of that, their delectable layers offer an interplay of textures—from the crunch at the base to the gooey blissfulness of the toffee center—culminating in that smooth chocolatey finale on top.
What do You need To Make This Graham Cracker Toffee Bars Recipe?
Honey Graham Crackers: We start with the Honey Graham Crackers, which provide a pleasantly grainy texture. These crackers are carefully selected for their flavor creating a base that perfectly complements the layers that will follow.
Hershey’s Chocolate Bars: Up are the Hershey’s Chocolate Bars, a choice that never goes out of style! These chocolate bars melt into a velvety layer of cocoa bliss bringing back memories and offering quality. With their melt and rich flavor each bite becomes a chocolate lover’s dream.
Butter: Let’s not forget about butter. Our hero, in this recipe. It does more than bind; when mixed with sugar it transforms into a golden toffee that adds richness and comfort. Opting for high-quality butter ensures a touch of luxury in taste.
Light Brown Sugar: Light Brown Sugar is another ingredient that brings depth to the flavors with its molasses notes. It plays a role in forming the amber toffee layer that gives these bars their defining feature. The molasses, in sugar adds warmth and complexity that cannot be matched by sugar.
Chopped Pecans: Last but not least we have Chopped Pecans – these aren’t your nuts! They serve as the heart of these bars chosen specifically for their buttery texture and sweet earthy flavor. They contribute a nutty flavor to the bars, which helps to offset the sweetness of the toffee and chocolate.
Steps To Make Graham Cracker Toffee Bars:
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Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, for easy removal. Place the graham crackers at the bottom of the pan. In a saucepan melt the butter. Add sugar and pecans stirring constantly. Bring it to a boil. Let it bubble for 5 minutes while stirring. Pour this toffee mixture over the graham crackers ensuring a spread. Bake in the oven for 7 minutes.
Step 2: Break up the Hershey bars into pieces. Once you take out the pan from the oven scatter the chocolate over the toffee layer. Cover the pan to allow the chocolate to melt (5 to 10 minutes). Then gently spread out melted chocolate evenly across all areas of the pan. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into slices, for serving perfection. For best slicing results refrigerate briefly. Then bring them back to room temperature before enjoying them.
Tip:
To achieve a flawless chocolate layer, on your Graham Cracker Toffee Bars here’s a helpful technique; instead of simply covering the pan to melt the chocolate carefully distribute the chocolate pieces over the hot toffee layer right after taking the bars out of the oven. The remaining heat will initiate the melting process. Then cover the pan with either a lid or foil, for a minutes. This approach ensures that the melting of the chocolate is even resulting in an easily spreadable layer. Once it has slightly melted, use a spatula to spread it into a uniform coating. By following this method you can prevent overheating or graininess in the chocolate achieving a professional appearance that will be as pleasing to look at as it is to taste.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use different nuts in this recipe?
Of course! You can also try using walnuts or almonds they work well in this recipe.
How do I store these bars?
You can keep them fresh by storing them in an airtight container either at room temperature or, in the fridge.
Can I make these bars ahead of time?
Absolutely! They are perfect, for preparing ahead of time. Just make sure to store them properly and they’ll be all set for your event.
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Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
Ingredients
- 1 package honey graham crackers
- 14 oz ounces Hershey's chocolate bars (I use two large 7 oz bars)
- 1 c cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 c cup light brown sugar
- 1 c cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven by setting it to 350°F (175°C).
- Get your pan ready by either lining a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or spraying it with cooking spray.
- Place graham crackers in a layer, at the bottom of the pan.
- In a saucepan melt the butter over heat. Add sugar and pecans. Stir everything together. Bring it to a boil. Keep stirring for 5 minutes.
- Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the layer of graham crackers.
- Put the pan in the oven. Bake for 7 minutes.
- Break up chocolate bars into pieces. Sprinkle them over the toffee layer.
- Cover the pan with a lid or foil, for about 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
- Once melted spread the chocolate evenly over the toffee layer.
- Allow time for the bars to cool down before cutting. If you prefer slicing you can chill them in the fridge. Make sure to let them sit at room temperature for a while before slicing.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade Graham Cracker Toffee Bars!
Notes
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