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A stack of golden brown butter toffee cookies resting on a wire cooling rack in a sunlit kitchen.

Brown Butter Toffee Cookies

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5 from 19 reviews

Description

These sophisticated cookies feature the deep, nutty essence of browned butter paired with crunchy toffee and rich pools of dark chocolate. The extended chilling time develops a complex, caramelized flavor profile that makes them an unforgettable treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3/4 cup toffee bits
  • Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium stainless steel sauté pan over medium heat, melt and brown the butter until it develops a nutty aroma and amber-colored bits; remove from heat immediately.
  2. Stir the granulated sugar and dark brown sugar into the hot butter, then set aside to cool completely to room temperature.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and espresso powder.
  4. Whisk the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla into the cooled butter mixture, then gradually stir in the dry ingredients followed by the chopped chocolate and toffee bits.
  5. Refrigerate the dough in an airtight container for at least 24 hours, or up to 72 hours, to allow flavors to develop.
  6. Preheat oven to 350ºF, scoop 3-tablespoon balls of dough onto parchment-lined sheets, and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm and let rest on the pan for two minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

To achieve the perfect professional look, use a round cookie cutter to gently reshape the cookies immediately after they come out of the oven. Always use a light-colored pan for browning the butter so you can accurately monitor the color of the toasted solids to prevent burning.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 14 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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