{"id":"36322e1f-310b-43ea-8f26-011b23f96a33","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/36322e1f-310b-43ea-8f26-011b23f96a33","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/peanut-butter-toffee-chocolate-chunk-bars/","title":"Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chunk Bars","description":"Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chunk Bars take all the flavors of a Butterfinger Bar and turn them into an ultra-chewy cookie bar! Studded with chocolate chunks, crunchy toffee bits, and  peanut butter goodness with no mixer needed.","servings":9,"servings_text":"9","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT26M","total_time":"PT226M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Peanut-Butter-Toffee-Chocolate-Chunk-Bars-SQUARE-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":57,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (135 grams) creamy peanut butter*","item":"creamy peanut butter*","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":135,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3/4 cup (150 grams) dark brown sugar","item":"dark brown sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":150,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, (at room temperature)","item":"large egg + 1 egg yolk,","quantity":1,"preparation":"at room temperature"},{"text":"1 tablespoon milk, (any kind)","item":"milk,","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"any kind"},{"text":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup (127 grams) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":127,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup (128 grams) toffee bits, (divided)","item":"toffee bits,","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided","metric_alternate":{"quantity":128,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks, (divided)","item":"semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks,","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"divided","metric_alternate":{"quantity":113,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"Flaky sea salt for topping, (optional)","item":"Flaky sea salt for topping,","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a metal 8 by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, melt the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add the sugar to the hot mixture, stirring to combine. Let cool to just warm (about 80°F) before whisking in the egg, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt with a rubber spatula. Stir in three-quarters each of the toffee bits and chocolate chunks."},{"number":3,"text":"Press dough evenly into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with the remaining toffee bits and chocolate chunks."},{"number":4,"text":"Bake for about 26 minutes, or until the top and edges are golden brown. Remove from oven onto a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let pan set for three hours (yes, three hours!) for best flavor and texture before cutting into squares and serving."},{"number":5,"text":"The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:50:14.650334+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:50:14.650334+00:00"}