Jan 5, 2008

Heath Crunch Cake/Cookie Bars


No doubt there's an ongoing dispute in the United Nations sessions about whether this is a cake or cookie but my call is that it just depends on the size of the squares you cut.  If you decide to go for the 'cake' version you might top it with a small scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of hot caramel topping, but it's really unnecessary.
This recipe freezes well  and tastes superb still frozen on emergency occasions when you just crave something sweet . In fact, I prefer them frozen!   Use Skor candy bars if you prefer... but not the  Heath toffee crunch bits made for baking - they are just chopped too fine, ---- and where's all the chocolate??

In a large bowl, mix 1 c. sugar, 1 c. brown sugar, 1/2 c. butter, 2 c. sifted flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla. Reserve 1/2 cup.


To the rest, add 1 c. buttermilk* and 1 egg. Beat thoroughly. Pour into a greased or sprayed 13x9 pan. Combine the reserved crumbs with 6 chopped Heath or Skor bars & 1/2 c. pecans. Sprinkle it over the batter. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 30-35 minutes. Cool.


* or 1 cup milk mixed with 1 heaping TB vinegar...let it sit a few minutes to thicken.