big girls small kitchen

if you haven't visited the blog, big girls small ktichen, yet all i can say is you are missing out!! phoebe and cara are the brains behind the blog and even better...the new cookbook!! i just received my preorder copy a few weeks ago and have been loving it already. easy, unique recipes for the small ny kitchen, the unique dinner party or the fun cocktail party. a little something for everyone.

xoxo

elle.

toffee bars

what better time for a little sugar rush then this sunny wednesday afternoon?

i hosted a few ladies last night for our book club and wanted to share the recipe for these delicious treats i served. they are from the cookbook "beyond parsley", a kansas city junior league cookbook.

toffee cookie bars

ingredients:

1 c butter, room temp

1 c brown sugar

1 egg yolk

1 c flour

6 1.45 oz. chocolate bars

(we used chocolate chips instead)

2/3 c chopped pecans

cream together butter, brown sugar and egg yolk. add flour and stir until mixed. spread mixture in a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan which has been lined with greased foil. bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until brown. immediately top with candy bars (or chocolate chips). when melted, spread bars with a spatula and top with pecans.

(we sprinkled the top with a little salt while the chocolate was still soft which i highly recommend)

xoxo

elle.