Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe
These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies boast a warm, chewy texture with rich brown butter flavor and delightful coffee undertones from toffee bits. Perfectly balanced with crispy toffee and chocolate chips, they make an irresistible treat ideal for gatherings, coffee breaks, or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Butter and Sugars
- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until it turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, which takes about 5-7 minutes. This step infuses the cookies with a rich, deep flavor.
- Mix Sugars with Browned Butter: Transfer the browned butter to a mixing bowl and whisk together with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the room temperature egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until creamy and fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Toffee and Chocolate: Gently fold the toffee bits and chocolate chips into the dough to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Scoop Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but centers remain soft. This ensures a chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set properly.
Notes
- Use room temperature egg for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender crumb.
- Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning and ensure a nutty flavor.
- Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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