Description
These Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies are buttery, sweet, and packed with crunchy toffee bits for a delightful treat. Featuring a tender, crinkle-topped texture and lightly golden edges, they’re perfect for cookie lovers who enjoy a little extra crunch and rich toffee flavor in every bite. Easy to make and baked to perfection, these cookies make a wonderful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath Bits o’ Brickle)
For rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is key for a tender cookie texture.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Stir in toffee bits: Fold in 1 cup of toffee bits to add delightful crunchy bursts of buttery toffee in each cookie.
- Form dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Roll each ball in 1/4 cup granulated sugar, then place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are just set. The tops should show a slight crinkled appearance.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra toffee flavor, sprinkle a few additional toffee bits on top of each dough ball before baking.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they will continue to firm up as they cool, ensuring a soft, chewy center.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter toffee cookies, sugar cookies, crinkly cookies, crunchy toffee bits, American dessert, easy baked cookies
