Highland Toffee
Description
Sweet and chewy oatmeal base covered in a layer of chocolate and nuts. Irresistible.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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2 cups quick cooking oats
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
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1/4 cup chopped nuts
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan.
2
In a large bowl, stir together vegetable oil and oats. Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Press mixture into prepared pan.
3
Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Set aside to cool.
4
Cut into 4 large squares to remove from pan. Cover with melted chocolate, and sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Allow the chocolate to cool, and then cut each square into 9 pieces.