Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup toffee bits (e.g., Heath or chopped toffee)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in toffee bits and chocolate chips (if using).
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and set in the middle.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely and slice into squares.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 tsp vanilla extract or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
- Bars can be stored at room temperature or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Gluten-free or vegan substitutions are easy to incorporate (see article for full options).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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