Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a decadent dessert that combines the chewy goodness of chocolate chip cookies with the rich flavors of toffee and coconut. These bars are easy to make, and they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Here’s a simple recipe for these irresistible cookie bars:

Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath bits or similar)
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Make the Cookie Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or a whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.

4. Add the Mix-ins:

• Stir in the chocolate chips, toffee bits, and shredded coconut. Make sure everything is evenly distributed throughout the dough.

5. Bake the Bars:

• Spread the dough evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top of the dough.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The bars may be a little soft in the middle but will firm up as they cool.

6. Cool and Serve:

• Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes, then cut them into squares or bars.
• Let them cool completely before removing them from the pan for the cleanest cut.

Tips for Success:

• Use room temperature butter: This ensures that your butter mixes well with the sugars, creating a smooth, creamy dough.
• Add-ins: Feel free to adjust the amount of toffee bits, chocolate chips, or coconut to your liking.
• Storage: These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage (up to 3 months). Just make sure to layer them with parchment paper if stacking in a container to prevent sticking.

Variations:

• Nuts: Add some chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
• Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet for a more intense chocolate flavor.
• Toffee variations: If you can’t find toffee bits, you can chop up Heath bars or Butterfingers for a similar effect.

These Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a perfect balance of sweet, chewy, and crunchy with the delightful mix of coconut and toffee. They make an excellent dessert for any occasion—enjoy!