Mascarpone Chocolate Toffee Bars

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350*F and position the rack in the center of the oven.

2. 2

   Spray a 7x10.75 inch nonstick baking pan. Lay a piece of parchment paper, making sure the side overhang quite a bit, so you can just pull on the sides to take the bars out. Spray the parchement paper.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the cookie dough, 1/2 of the chopped chocolate-toffee candy pieces and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Using damp fingers, gently press the dough into the prepared pan.

5. 5

   Using a fork, prick the dough all over. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the crust is lightly browned. Cool for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Place the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a medium bowl.

7. 7

   Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted.

8. 8

   Cool the chocolate mixture for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Whisk in the mascarpone cheese until the mixture is smooth.

10. 10

    Using a spatula, spread the chocolate mixture over the cooled crust.

11. 11

    Sprinkle the remaining chocolate-toffee candy pieces and sliced almonds over the chocolate mixture.

12. 12

    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the chocolate layer is firm.

13. 13

    Peel off the parchment paper and cut into 1 1/2 by 2-inch bars. Serve at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.