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Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe

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

Description

These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies are warm, chewy, and bursting with rich brown butter flavor complemented by delightful coffee undertones and crispy toffee bits. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat, these cookies are easy to make and pair wonderfully with your favorite hot beverage.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. Mix Sugars and Butter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well blended and smooth.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly until creamy and fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  6. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  7. Incorporate Mix-Ins: Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly throughout the cookie dough for bursts of sweetness and texture.
  8. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft and chewy.
  10. Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them set and improving texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg to ensure even mixing and better texture.
  • Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning — remove from heat as soon as nutty aroma develops.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
  • Spacing the cookies adequately on the baking sheet helps them bake evenly and prevents sticking.
  • For an extra coffee flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
  • Store cooled 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 toffee cookies, chewy cookies, toffee bits, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, baked cookies, dessert recipes

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