Cake Mix Toffee Bars

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup toffee bits (like Heath bits)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, milk, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Press into the Pan:
   • Press about 2/3 of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base.
4. Layer the Toppings:
   • Sprinkle the toffee bits, chocolate chips, and nuts (if using) evenly over the dough layer.
   • Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the toppings.
5. Add the Remaining Dough:
   • Drop small pieces of the remaining dough over the top. It doesn’t need to cover everything; gaps are fine.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
7. Cool and Slice:
   • Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.