These chewy cookie bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a lusicious toffee-flavored mixture of sliced almonds and coconut and then garnished with more of the same.

Chewy Toffee Nut Bars

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups toffee bits (8 ounce package)
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sliced almonds, divided use
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut - divided use

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating until well blended. Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
4. Combine toffee bits and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toffee is melted (about 10 to 12 minutes).
5. Stir in 1/2 cup almonds and 1/2 cup coconut. Spread toffee mixture to within 1/4-inch of edges of crust.
6. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup almonds and remaining 1/4 cup coconut over top.
7. Bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Makes about 36 bars.