Mascarpone Chocolate Toffee Bars

Serves: 2

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

61

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45

Sweetness

53

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46

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Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

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Spray a 7 by 10 3/4-inch nonstick baking pan with vegetable cooking spray

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Lay a 6 by 18-inch piece of parchment paper in the pan, allowing the excess paper to overhang the sides

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Spray the parchment paper lightly with cooking spray

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In a medium bowl, combine the cookie dough, 1/2 of the chopped chocolate-toffee candy pieces and vanilla extract

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Using damp fingers, gently press the dough into the prepared pan

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Using the tines of a fork, prick the dough all over

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Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the crust is lightly browned

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Cool for 15 minutes

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Place the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a medium bowl

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Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted

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Cool the chocolate mixture for 10 minutes

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Whisk in the mascarpone cheese until the mixture is smooth

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Using a spatula, spread the chocolate mixture over the cooled crust

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Sprinkle the remaining chocolate-toffee candy pieces and sliced almonds over the chocolate mixture

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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the chocolate layer is firm

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Peel off the parchment paper and cut into 1 1/2 by 2-inch bars

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Serve at room temperature

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*Cook's Note: To toast almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet

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Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned