These gluten free Toffee Squares are gooey and irresistible. Gluten free kids want all the same holiday treats other kids enjoy and we can make them using the gluten free version of Rice Krispies or a similar puffed rice cereal. This is a stove top recipe with no baking required yet the three layers makes it feel like a special treat.
I only make these squares for the holidays because they seem indulgent. I've created a tradition of making my Cappuccino Diamonds (grown up chocolate chip cookies) and gingerbread at the same time I make these squares.
Ingredients
Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk says right on the label it's a magic ingredient. I have several recipes that use it yet and it's strictly for holiday baking. It's a concoction of sugar and milk so it's always been gluten free.
- brown rice flour
- gluten free Rice Krispies or similar cereal
- baking soda
- brown sugar
- butter
- sweetened condensed milk
- semisweet chocolate chips
See recipe card for exact amounts.
Making Holiday Favourites Gluten Free
Brown rice flour works well in cookies and squares so it was my first choice when I wanted to make this recipe gluten free. I simply substituted brown rice flour for regular wheat flour and it worked perfectly. I think most gluten free flour blends would work in this recipe, I just haven't tried it.
Gluten Free Kids In the Kitchen
Gluten free kids miss out on a lot of food related events so it's important to create new traditions at home. You need the right level of difficulty and the right window of time. They have fun being creative, get to eat what they make and will have positive memories associated with food.
For more ideas check out my post, Gluten Free Holiday Baking recipes.
Equipment
An 8-inch square baking pan with straight sides is what you want for this recipe. A larger pan makes the layers too thin. Line the pan with parchment paper and it'll be easy to remove when it's cold.
These Toffee Squares with a crispy bottom layer, luscious caramel middle and crunchy chocolate topping ticks off all the boxes in my house. Give them a try and let me know what you think in the comments below. It's 5 stars for me!
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Gluten Free Toffee Squares
Ingredients
BASE LAYER
- ¼ cup brown rice flour
- ¾ cup gluten free Rice Krispies or similar cereal
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
CARAMEL LAYER
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz/396 ml)
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
TOP LAYER
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1¼ cups gluten free Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Mix the base layer ingredients together and press into the pan.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Set on a cooling rack while making the caramel layer.
- In a medium size pot combine sweetened condensed milk, butter and brown sugar. Bring to a full boil and cook for 5 minutes stirring almost continuously to prevent burning.
- Pour evenly over the base layer. Set aside.
- Put chocolate chips in a small bowl, microwave for 1 minute. Stir. If not completely melted microwave another 30 seconds.
- Mix Rice Krispies and melted chocolate. Put on top and gently spread it over the caramel with the back of a spoon. Chill completely.
- When cold bang it out of the pan upside down and flip it right side up with your hands. Cut into pieces any size you like. Taste to make sure they're delicious.
Cinde Little
Everyone loves these!
Karen T
Excellent! I have made these many times.
Cinde Little
That's great to hear Karen! I'm already planning to make these in December. Thanks for letting me know.