Description
These Brown Butter Toffee Cookies are a delightful blend of rich, nutty flavors and chewy textures, making them an irresistible treat. Perfect for any occasion, they promise to elevate your cookie game to new heights.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a light-colored saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a beautiful amber color and smells nutty, about 5-8 minutes. Pour the brown butter into a large heat-proof bowl and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Add both the granulated sugar and the packed light brown sugar to the slightly cooled brown butter. Beat on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the toffee bits using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- For best results, cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Take your time browning the butter for maximum flavor. Chilling the dough enhances the texture and flavor of the cookies. Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.