Happy Halloween!  While handing out candy to the kids in your neighborhood, enjoy this treat for yourself!  This easy-to-make recipe is courtesy of MSAA’s President & CEO, Gina Murdoch.

Makes approximately 24 bars

Preheat oven to 350°

Crust:

2 cups flour
1 cup softened butter (not melted)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tbs. vanilla

Toffee Sauce:

1 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup Frangelica (optional)
¾ cup butter
2 tbs. vanilla

Toppings:

1 ¼ cup butterscotch chips
½ Skor toffee chips
1 ¼ cup chopped and roasted hazelnuts

Directions:

• Spray 13” x 9” pan with Pam. Make sure pan has high sides
• Chop hazelnuts and put in oven while preheating
• Mix all ingredients until dough is formed
• Use Saran Wrap to press dough into pan evenly and smooth is out
• Take out hazelnuts
• Cook dough for 23 minutes (dough will still be light in color)
• Combine all toppings ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil
• Set oven to 400
• Pour toffee sauce over dough
• Put toppings on in this order. Sprinkle over evenly
  1. Butterscotch chips
  2. Toffee chips
  3. Hazelnuts
• Press toppings lightly into crust with spatula
• Put pan back in over for 5 minutes at 400 degrees
• Remove and let fully cool
• Refrigerate when cool
• Cut into bars

“We hope you enjoy our Recipe of the Month selections on MS Conversations. Just remember: these entries may not necessarily be a part of an MS-specific diet; these are simply recipes compiled from MSAA staff either from their own family recipe collection or based on recipes we think our audience would enjoy. As always, make sure to consult your doctor about any food or nutrition questions as they relate to your MS.”