Highland Toffee

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

Sweet and chewy oatmeal base covered in a layer of chocolate and nuts. Irresistible.

Ingredients

1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
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.