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Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies

Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies with rich flavor and sweet crunch, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder or instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Sweet Crunch
  • 1 cup Heath toffee bits or chocolate chips as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the butter by melting unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Cool and refrigerate to solidify for about 20 minutes.
  2. Mix chilled brown butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using a stand mixer until light and fluffy, around 3-4 minutes. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  4. Fold in Heath toffee bits into the dough with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each), place on a plate or baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Bake cookie dough balls spaced 2 inches apart for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and monitor the browning of butter closely to avoid burning. Chilling the dough will enhance flavors and prevent excessive spreading during baking.

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