Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe
These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies offer a warm, chewy texture with rich brown butter and subtle coffee undertones, complemented by crisp toffee bits and chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, they provide a comforting treat that pairs wonderfully with 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Bake Brown Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with both the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly until creamy and fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Add Toffee and Chocolate: Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh toffee bits for maximum crunch and flavor.
- Allow the butter to brown fully for the characteristic nutty flavor but be careful not to burn it.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough texture in cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For an extra coffee kick, consider adding 1 teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the dry ingredients.
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