Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies combine the rich nuttiness of browned butter with sweet toffee bits and a hint of coffee flavor, creating a chewy and irresistible treat. Perfect for coffee lovers looking to enjoy their favorite flavors in cookie form.

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. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well blended.
4. Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until creamy and fully combined.
5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt together.
6. Step 6: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
7. Step 7: Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
8. Step 8: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
9. Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
10. Step 10: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• Use cultured butter for an even richer brown butter flavor.
• Add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the dry ingredients to enhance the coffee flavor.
• For extra texture, sprinkle a few toffee bits on top of each cookie before baking.
• Substitute chocolate chips with chunks of dark or milk chocolate based on your preference.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them soft, place a slice of bread in the container. You can also freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in the microwave for a warm, gooey treat.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, but reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe to avoid overly salty cookies.

How do I brown butter without burning it?

Use medium heat and stir constantly. Watch for the butter to turn a golden brown color and smell nutty, then remove it immediately from the heat to prevent burning.

Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe

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These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the sweet crunch of toffee bits and a hint of coffee warmth, all baked into soft, chewy cookies with delicious chocolate chips scattered throughout.

• Author: zara
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
2. Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue cooking until the butter turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Combine Sugars with Butter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the room temperature egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until creamy and fully combined.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
6. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
7. Fold in Toffee and Chocolate: Gently fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
8. Shape the Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
10. Cool: Remove the 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. This helps them set properly and prevents breakage.

Notes

• Allow the butter to brown carefully; do not burn it. The nutty aroma signals it’s ready.
• Room temperature egg ensures better mixing and texture.
• Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender and chewy.
• Spacing cookies properly on the baking sheet prevents them from merging while baking.
• Cooling cookies slightly on the sheet before transferring prevents them from falling apart.

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