Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe
These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies offer a perfect blend of nutty brown butter flavor with rich coffee undertones and crunchy toffee bits. Soft and chewy with a delightful hint of chocolate, they are an irresistible treat ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy coffee break or a festive gathering. Easy to make and loved by both kids and adults, these cookies pair beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup toffee bits
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Browning the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, which takes about 5-7 minutes. This step adds depth and richness to the cookie flavor.
- Mix Sugars with Browned Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well blended, creating a creamy base for your cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the room temperature egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly until creamy and fully combined to ensure a uniform dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and salt throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which keeps the cookies tender.
- Add Toffee Bits and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, giving each cookie the perfect balance of sweet crunch and melty chocolate.
- Portion Dough onto Baking Sheet: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but remain soft in the center.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set up perfectly.
Notes
- Make sure the egg is at room temperature to help the dough blend smoothly.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain chewy texture.
- You can substitute toffee bits with chopped caramel candies for a different texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- For extra coffee flavor, a teaspoon of instant coffee powder can be added to the dry ingredients.
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