Cookies Etc.

Toffee Top Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, and butter. Use a pastry cutter or hands to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Remove 1 cup of crumbs and set aside.
3. Add the baking powder, salt, milk, egg, and vanilla to the remaining mixture. Mix together with a fork, continue blending until a smooth batter forms.
4. Pour into a prepared 9x13 pan. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the batter, then sprinkle the chocolate chips, spreading evenly.
5. Bake 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Set the pan on a rack to cool completely before cutting with a sharp knife.

Notes

• Store in an airtight container.