My obituary will probably mention something about a sugary treat. Like, “Amy was found dead with 20 cupcakes next to her bedside.” Or, “Amy leaves behind her husband, two children, and a pantry full of chocolate kisses.” Surprised? Don’t be. My love of sweets extends far beyond just pie. It’s a gift from my father. The gift that never stops giving. Thanks, Dad.
Considering my sweet tooth, you would think I bake all the time. But I rarely do. Mostly because I don’t have the time (or patience, for that matter) for dessert recipes – all the prep, multiple bowls, cooking, chilling, etc. And there’s virtually no room for error in baking. I need that room.
So given my love of sweets and my desire for quick, you can imagine my excitement when I noticed this recipe that requires minimal ingredients and effort. Guess where I found it? Yep. Better Homes and Gardens 5 Ingredient Recipes. I skipped to the end of the magazine to see what the dessert section had to say for itself. (Very bad idea.)
Oh my, were these babies good. Mouth watering, lick your fingers good. These were “who cares if my thighs rub together” good. And so rich that I could only eat one. Okay, two.
The only thing they missed on was the chilling time. They said 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator, but the chocolate wasn’t even close to being set. I placed them in the freezer for 20 minutes and that did the trick.
Praline Crunch Bars
Makes 20 bars
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 (18 ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1/2 cup toffee pieces
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 (12 ounce) package miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup toffee pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place cookie dough, the 1/2 cup toffee pieces, and the pecans in a large resealable plastic bag and knead to combine. Press dough evenly over the bottom of an ungreased 13×9-in baking pan.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces immediately after baking; let stand for about 5 minutes or until chocolate is softened, then spread evenly over the bars. Sprinkle with the 1/3 cup toffee pieces.
Chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes (or more) to set chocolate. Remove from pan onto a cutting board and cut into bars.
Note: to store, cover and chill for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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These look so good! I LOVE your site and the set up. The recipes look yummy! I posted one of your recipes on Key Ingredient and, yes, I gave credit to you! Of course! Thanks for the effort you put into this!
Now you’re talkin’!
I am having a “fancy” party with finger appetizers and desserts, I think I will try these in a mini muffin tin and serve in mini cupcake liners for the holidays.
I love 5 ingredient dessert recipes, and these look great. And I actually have some already made cookie dough in the fridge. Score!
That looks AWESOME! I have printed out the recipe- but..errwill any cookie dough do? Like Better crockers? (we dont hv alot of choice in Aus!)
LMAO. Paulie, Paulie, Paulie…you are SO right. Mom, live a little! Have a WHOLE bar! Go for it! Take the risk. I can see the face – that downward turned, disgusted face of “OMG *why* did I eat that”. But, it’s ok. You will live to have another tomorrow. Besides, if you don’t eat them, Dad will.
Gawd! I don’t remember seeing these! Of course, I never look at the desserts because I rarely bake. HOWEVER, I will be making these soon. YUMSERS!
OMG AMY!!! Why??????? Yes, I printed the recipe ;)
Sharon, you will cut yours in half? I actually saw Sharon take a mini Reeses Peanut Butter Cup and cut it into quarters. Each piece was the size of a pea.
Sharon, sweetie, live a little. This is one of those that you need to eat in one sitting. Of course, you can’t get up after eating it, but…
love, love, love anything that is like pecan pie. have to make.
I don’t remember a time when my thighs DIDN’T rub together, so I’m used to it! I’m not a huge pecan pie fan, but I think I might have to give these a try…with that shortbread on the bottom! YUUUMMMM
I don’t think a recipe can get any easier than this one and sounds so good to boot. You didn’t mention calorie count, so I may have to cut my bars in half!
Agreed all around. My Raspberry Crumble I was going to make today, just got bumped for this. Amy, you should go into sales!
Love the comments, all true! And yes, Amy, it is torture to send a photo and recipe like this to those of stuck in a beige cubical for 10 hours. Soon as I’m freed today, I’m heading to a bakery. Or to your house.
Now how am I supposed to get any work done when I’m daydreaming about these? Evil.
I ate three. Friction in 10 minutes.
Yep. Looks very yummy. And unless something drastic has changed since we last saw each other, I wouldn’t worry about your thighs rubbing together if I were you. In fact, make another batch today and just enjoy them without worry, Amy. ;)
I want this to be my computer wallpaper.
I can feel my thighs rubbing together just looking at this.
oh good lord, amy. must. have. one. now.
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