Homemade Heath bar brownies are deliciously sweet, with Heath candy pieces and toffee bits baked in. The moist, cakey-style brownie has a scrumptious chocolate flavor with a crunchy, sweet toffee topping. This simple, made-from-scratch recipe is easy to make and delivers tasty brownies.
Heath milk chocolate toffee bits are delicious in chocolate chip cookies, but have you had them in brownies? The best way to utilize a bag of toffee bits is by baking a batch of decadent Heath bar brownies.
Heath brownies are a delectable combination of rich chocolate brownies and sweet, caramel-flavored toffee bits. Brownie and toffee lovers alike will appreciate this combination.
Like my Almond Joy brownies, this recipe is a fun take on a candy bar-based treat. The easy brownie recipe comes together easily, uses pantry staples, and bakes quickly. The brownies come from the oven with a moist, cakey texture and crunchy, sweet topping thanks to toffee bits and candy pieces melted in. Enjoy one with a cold glass of milk.
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The Best Heath Bar Brownies Recipe
If you love brownies, you will love this Heath candy bar variation. Chopped-up candy bar pieces and toffee bits coat brownies for the ultimate brownie experience. The brownie is sweet with rich cocoa flavor, making it the perfect base for sweet milk chocolate toffee pieces. This recipe is small-batch, filling an 8-inch baking pan, but can easily be multiplied for sharing. Here is why you will love this recipe:
- Fluffy, Cakey Brownie Base - Melted butter and oil keep these brownies moist, while a small amount of flour gives them the desirable texture we all love.
- Easy Brownie Recipe - This made-from-scratch, homemade brownie recipe comes together with minimal effort and common ingredients. Mix the brownie batter by hand or using an electric mixer.
- Decadent Dessert - Brownies are pure decadence. Enjoy Health bar brownies with coffee or a cold glass of milk any night of the week, or serve them at your next get-together or bake sale.
Ingredients
- Salted Butter (melted) - Salted butter adds a subtle salty flavor that pairs well with the sweet toffee bits.
- Granulated Sugar
- Light Brown Sugar (packed)
- Large Eggs (room temperature)
- Oil - Use a neutral-flavored oil like avocado, canola, or vegetable oil. Coconut oil works, too.
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour - The high fat-to-flour ratio keeps these moist.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - Cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor to the batter without needing additional chocolate.
- Instant Espresso Powder (optional, not pictured) - I almost always add instant espresso (or coffee) to my brownie batter. The coffee taste elevates the flavor of chocolate.
- Heath Bars + Heath Toffee Bits - This brownie recipe combines chopped Heath candy bars and toffee bits to create the perfect texture and sweet profile.
See the recipe card for the ingredient quantities.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder (if using) in a medium bowl.
- Mix {cooled} melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a large bowl until combined. Add the eggs and mix vigorously. (Mix by hand or with an electric mixer) Stir in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer using a rubber spatula. Sprinkle Heath bar pieces and toffee bits over the brownie mixture.
- Bake brownies for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Variations
- Chocolate Chips - Stir in ⅓ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks.
- Salted - Sprinkle the top of the brownies with flaky sea salt as soon as they come out of the oven.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy brownies warm, at room temperature, or straight from the refrigerator. For pure decadence, top a warm brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy with homemade salted caramel sauce and Chantilly cream.
Suggested Equipment
Storage
Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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- Almond Joy Brownies
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- Fudgy Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting
Expert Tips
- Use room-temperature eggs for the best incorporation.
- Whisk the sugar and butter well - for at least one to two minutes.
- Mix minimally after the dry ingredients have been added to the batter. Keep gluten production at a minimum.
- Do not over-bake the brownies. Keep a close eye on them as the cooking time reaches 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle additional Heath candy bar pieces over the warm brownies after they come out of the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer cooled brownies to a freezer bag or wrap them in plastic and aluminum foil. Freeze brownies for up to 3 months; thaw them completely before eating.
Most stores carry the toffee bits in the baking aisle by the chocolate chips. You will find Health bars in the candy aisle of the grocery store near the chocolate.
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📖 Recipe
Heath Bar Brownies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder optional
- ½ cup salted butter melted and cooled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon oil canola, vegetable, or avocado oil
- ½ cup Heath candy bars chopped, plus more for garnish if desired
- ½ cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder (if using) in a medium bowl.
- Mix {cooled} melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a large bowl until combined. Add the eggs and mix vigorously. (Mix by hand or with an electric mixer). Whisk in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer using a rubber spatula. Sprinkle Heath bar pieces and toffee bits over the brownie mixture.
- Bake brownies for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Sprinkle additional Heath candy bar pieces over the warm brownies after they come out of the oven if desired—Cool brownies on a wire rack before eating.
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