Pecan Coconut Toffee Bars
Difficulty Level: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 48 triangles
Servings: 48 triangles
These would probably be more appropriately named " everything but the kitchen sink" bars, but then you probably would have passed them by.
It all started with an invitation to a kiddush and I wanted to make something homemade. I am quite renowned for sending the original toffee bars from Estee Kafra, and I decided it was time for change. My husband came home, took a look and commented that they weren't especially pretty. My kids walked by, each grabbed one, and turned right back for seconds. I quickly ( yup, they're that quick and easy) whipped up a second batch but still dh was not impressed. I was not insulted, it's just that he's so used to my beautiful creations! The kids were thrilled because there was now more for them! My poor friend did not get any homemade goodies.
When you make these today make 2 batches because they won't last long! Have fun changing up the add-ins. I think I'm going to replace the marshmallows with peanut butter chips next time.
Enjoy!
It all started with an invitation to a kiddush and I wanted to make something homemade. I am quite renowned for sending the original toffee bars from Estee Kafra, and I decided it was time for change. My husband came home, took a look and commented that they weren't especially pretty. My kids walked by, each grabbed one, and turned right back for seconds. I quickly ( yup, they're that quick and easy) whipped up a second batch but still dh was not impressed. I was not insulted, it's just that he's so used to my beautiful creations! The kids were thrilled because there was now more for them! My poor friend did not get any homemade goodies.
When you make these today make 2 batches because they won't last long! Have fun changing up the add-ins. I think I'm going to replace the marshmallows with peanut butter chips next time.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
12 graham crackers
1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine
3/4 cup brown sugar
1tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Salt
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup coarsely shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans ( I used the honey glazed)
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Line a cookie sheet with silver foil and then baking paper. Lay out the graham crackers in two rows of 6.
3. In a small saucepan, melt margarine with salt, brown sugar and cinnamon, and continue to stir until it starts to thicken.
4. Toss marsnallows over crackers and pour syrup over all the crackers. Sprinkle the coconut and pecans evenly and bake for 13 minutes.
6. Allow to cool and cut intotriabgles.
Reader Comments
cheder40
Posted On Jan. 02, 2013
they sound delicious but, i'm thinking that a drizzle of brown and white chocolate may make it look really pretty
The Bakers Daughter
Posted On Jan. 05, 2013
Thank you for catching that rifkabart! Sorry for that oversight.
The Bakers Daughter
Posted On Jan. 05, 2013
Cheder40- they certainly would look nicer that way- good on you for not taking the easy way out:) It's one of the great things about a recipe like this, you can always change it up to suit your cravings ( or what you have in your pantry).
rivkabart