Cake Mix Toffee Bars

Here’s a recipe for Cake Mix Toffee Bars buttery, chewy, and packed with chocolate and toffee bits! These bars come together quickly using a cake mix base, making them super easy and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or sweet cravings.

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 Cake Mix Toffee Bars Recipe

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 Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

• 1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath Bits o’ Brickle)

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional – walnuts or pecans work great)

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 Tools Needed:

• 9×13 inch baking pan

• Mixing bowls

• Rubber spatula or spoon

• Parchment paper or nonstick spray

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 Directions:

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 Step 1: Preheat Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

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 Step 2: Mix the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine:

   • 1 box yellow cake mix

   • 1/2 cup melted butter

   • 2 eggs

   • 1 tsp vanilla extract

2. Stir until fully combined and a thick, cookie-dough-like batter forms.

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 Step 3: Add Mix-Ins

1. Gently fold in:

   • 1 cup chocolate chips

   • 1 cup toffee bits

   • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if using)

2. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

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 Step 4: Press & Bake

1. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan using your hands or a spatula.

2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until:

   • Edges are golden brown

   • Center is set but still soft

 Don’t overbake – bars will firm up as they cool.

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 Step 5: Cool & Slice

1. Let the bars cool completely in the pan (about 1 hour).

2. Once cooled, cut into squares or bars.

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 Serving & Storage

• Serve: At room temperature or slightly warmed with a scoop of ice cream!

• Store: In an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days.

• Freeze: Can be frozen for up to 2 months – wrap well and thaw at room temp.

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 Tips & Variations

Tip / Variation	Details
Swap cake mix flavor	Try chocolate, spice, or butter pecan cake mix for different flavors
Use white chocolate chips	For a sweeter, creamier twist
Add a caramel drizzle	Drizzle caramel over the baked bars for extra gooeyness
Make it gooier	Use only 1 egg for a more fudge-like bar
Want crunchier edges?	Bake 5 extra minutes for golden, crisp edges