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Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies offer a warm, chewy treat with rich brown butter flavor and delightful coffee undertones. Featuring crisp toffee bits and chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for coffee breaks, gatherings, or late-night snacks. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir frequently and continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with the packed brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
  6. Add Toffee and Chocolate: Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure every bite has delightful bursts of flavor.
  7. Portion Cookies: Using a rounded tablespoon, drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is properly browned for rich, nutty flavor but not burnt.
  • Use room temperature egg to help the dough mix smoothly.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
  • Spacing cookies about 2 inches apart helps them bake evenly and prevents sticking.
  • Let cookies cool sufficiently to set and develop the right texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: brown butter cookies, coffee toffee cookies, chewy cookies, toffee bits, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, easy dessert

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