For a leisurely afternoon of baking, a last-minute hostess gift or just a delicious chocolate and nutty snack, make this Chewy Chocolate Almond Bars recipe! A fudgy base, made with either HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa, gets topped with a sweet and chewy toffee layer. Then it gets sprinkled with sliced almonds for added crunch. This Chewy Chocolate Almond Bars recipe is an elevated take on brownies that’s as fun to make as it is to enjoy. Almonds are always a delicious touch to any chocolate dessert. Try these Chocolate Almond Blossoms for even more nutty and chocolaty goodness!
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease sides of 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Beat butter and sugar until thoroughly blended. Stir together flour and cocoa; beat into butter mixture. Press dough evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are set. Meanwhile, combine toffee bits and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toffee is melted (about 15 minutes). Stir in 3/4 cup almonds. Spread toffee mixture to within 1/4-inch of edges of crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.
Bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Cut into small squares and place in candy cups for an elegant addition to a dessert tray.
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.