Description
Golden on the edges and irresistibly soft in the center, these Brown Butter Toffee Cookies bring deep, nutty flavor with sweet pockets of melty chocolate and buttery toffee. They’re the ultimate easy recipe for anyone looking for quick dessert ideas or crowd-pleasing food ideas. Whether you need a healthy snack alternative (just one!), a fun baking project, or a special treat for a dinner party, these cookies are packed with everything you love in a perfect homemade cookie. A dusting of flaky sea salt on top gives them that gourmet bakery finish you didn’t know you needed.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped toffee bits
1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chunks
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until golden and fragrant. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
3. Add in the egg and egg yolk, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chunks evenly.
6. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto the sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are just set.
10. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt (if using). Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Let the browned butter cool before mixing or it will affect the dough texture.
Don’t overbake — cookies continue cooking slightly once removed from the oven.
Chilling the dough is essential for thickness, flavor, and structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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