Toffee Bars

This recipe is from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

1/2 c margarine or butter

1/2 c sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 c flour

14 oz can (1 1/4 c) sweetened condensed milk

2 Tbsp margarine or butter

2 tsp vanilla

1 square (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate

2 Tbsp margarine or butter

1 1/2 c powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

In a mixing bowl beat the 1/2 c butter, the sugar, and salt with an electric mixer on med to high speed til thoroughly combined. Stir in flour. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9" pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 15 min or til edges are lightly browned.

In a heavy med saucepan heat condensed milk and the 2 Tbsp butter over med heat til bubbly, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 5 min more. (Mixture will thicken and become smooth.) Stir in the 2 tsp vanilla. Spread over baked layer. Bake for 12-15 min or til golden.

For fudge icing, in a sm saucepan heat chocolate and the 2 Tbsp butter over low heat til melted, stirring occasionally. (I heat them in a microwave for 1 min on high, stir, and continue heating in microwave at 30 second increments as needed, stirring in between.) Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and the 1 tsp vanilla. Stir in enough HOT water (1-2 Tbsp to make an icing of pouring consistency. Spread over warm cookie and immediately cut into bars. Cool.

Makes 3 dozen.