Chocolate Toffee Delights

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar, plus
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in extracts. combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
• 2 press into greased 9x13 baking pan. bake at 350° for 10 minutes. prick crust with a fork; sprinkle with remaining sugar. bake 15 minutes longer or until set.
• 3 meanwhile, place coconut and almonds in food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. transfer to a small bowl; stir in ice cream topping. spread evenly over crust. bake for 5-10 minutes or until edges are bubbly. cool on wire rack.
• 4 in a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. drizzle over caramel mixture. let stand until chocolate is set. cut into bars.