Yuletide Toffee Squares

Gluten Free
Yuletide Toffee Squares
45 min.
96
73kcal

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Welcome to a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of the holiday season: Yuletide Toffee Squares! These delectable squares are a festive addition to any gathering, bringing a crunchy and chewy texture that is absolutely irresistible. Being gluten-free, they are a fantastic option for friends and family with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can indulge in this sweet treat.

Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding an impressive 96 servings, they're ideal for parties, potlucks, or simply as a heartwarming snack while decorating the tree. Each square is a heavenly combination of rich brown sugar and buttery goodness, complemented by the nutty crunch of pecans or walnuts, creating that perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave your guests craving more.

The crowning glory of these toffee squares is the luscious layer of semisweet chocolate that melts in your mouth, making them a chocolate lover's dream. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, a snack, or a delicious topping on your holiday dessert table, these squares are sure to be a hit.

So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these Yuletide Toffee Squares. Your home will be filled with the warm aroma of baked goods, and your taste buds will be dancing with joy!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup butter melted
  • 0.8 cup plus light
  • 4.5 cups oats 
  • 0.7 cup walnuts chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups semi chocolate chips 
  • tablespoon vanilla 
  • tablespoons shortening 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • double boiler
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Line a 15- x 10-inch pan with foil; grease.
  3. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Lightly grease hands, and press mixture into pan.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Melt chocolate and shortening together in a medium saucepan or double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  6. Spread mixture evenly over oat base, and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Cover loosely, and chill in pan until chocolate is firm. Lift foil and candy onto a cutting board; cut into bite-size squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories73kcal
Protein4.67%
Fat47.31%
Carbs48.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.34
Glycemic Load
1.28
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6908695455641%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:73.14kcal
3.66%
Fat:3.92g
6.04%
Saturated Fat:1.9g
11.85%
Carbohydrates:8.96g
2.99%
Net Carbohydrates:8.22g
2.99%
Sugar:5.72g
6.36%
Cholesterol:4.04mg
1.35%
Sodium:26.45mg
1.15%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.38%
100%
Caffeine:3.22mg
1.08%
Protein:0.87g
1.75%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.86%
Copper:0.08mg
3.79%
Magnesium:13.41mg
3.35%
Fiber:0.74g
2.95%
Phosphorus:28.67mg
2.87%
Iron:0.44mg
2.44%
Selenium:1.52µg
2.17%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.85%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.55%
Potassium:42.31mg
1.21%
Source:My Recipes