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Chewy Chocolate Almond Bars

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Bake:
30 Min.
Prep:
10 Min.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yields:
24 bars

For a leisurely afternoon of baking, a last-minute hostess gift or just a delicious chocolate and nutty snack, make this Chewy Chocolate Almond Bars recipe! A fudgy base, made with either HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa, gets topped with a sweet and chewy toffee layer. Then it gets sprinkled with sliced almonds for added crunch. This Chewy Chocolate Almond Bars recipe is an elevated take on brownies that’s as fun to make as it is to enjoy.  Almonds are always a delicious touch to any chocolate dessert. Try these Chocolate Almond Blossoms for even more nutty and chocolaty goodness!

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
10 minutes
Bake Time
30 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes
Cool Time
2 hours

Ingredients

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Directions

Equipment Needed 
Oven Oven
Baking Pan 13x9x2-Inch Baking Pan
Mixing Bowl Mixing Bowl
Mixer Mixer
Measuring Cups Measuring Cups
Saucepan Saucepan
Stovetop Stovetop
Wire Rack Wire Rack
1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease sides of 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

2

Beat butter and sugar until thoroughly blended. Stir together flour and cocoa; beat into butter mixture. Press dough evenly in prepared pan.

3

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are set. Meanwhile, combine toffee bits and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toffee is melted (about 15 minutes). Stir in 3/4 cup almonds. Spread toffee mixture to within 1/4-inch of edges of crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.

4

Bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Tip

Cut into small squares and place in candy cups for an elegant addition to a dessert tray.

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