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Brown Butter Toffee Cookies

Brown Butter Toffee Cookies for the Ultimate Sweet Escape

These Brown Butter Toffee Cookies offer a perfect balance of chewy and crunchy, making them an irresistible treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides a rich, nutty flavor when browned.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and a subtle caramel undertone.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness and contributes to crisp edges.
  • 2 large Eggs Vital for binding and structure.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the cookie base.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Elevates sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 cup Toffee Bits Adds crunchy sweetness with buttery notes.
  • 1/2 cup Optional Chocolate Chips Provide additional chocolaty richness.
For Finishing Touches
  • Flaky Sea Salt (optional) Enhances the sweet-salty flavor.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat, watching closely for it to turn golden brown, around 5-7 minutes.
  2. Mix Sugars and Butter: In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
  3. Incorporate Eggs: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually mix it into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in 1 cup toffee bits and 1/2 cup chocolate chips into the dough.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Add Flaky Salt: If desired, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie mound before baking.
  10. Bake: Bake the cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool: Let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Watch your browning butter closely and avoid overmixing the dough to ensure the best texture.

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