Description
These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies are warm, chewy delights with a rich nutty flavor from browned butter, complemented by coffee undertones and crispy toffee bits. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these cookies offer a comforting treat that’s easy to prepare and loved by all ages. Ideal for coffee breaks, gatherings, or a cozy snack, they pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 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.
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, then remove from heat.
- Mix Sugars and Butter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the room temperature egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until the batter is creamy and fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could toughen the cookies.
- Add Toffee and Chocolate: Gently fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using rounded tablespoons, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but remain soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the egg is at room temperature for better incorporation and smoother dough.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added; overmixing can result in tougher cookies.
- Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning; remove it from heat as soon as it turns golden and fragrant.
- Cookies will be soft when removed from the oven; they firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown butter cookies, coffee cookies, toffee cookies, chewy cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, dessert baking
