Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies Recipe
Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a buttery base, studded with crunchy toffee bits, and coated in sugar to create a sweet, textured exterior. Perfectly soft in the center with lightly golden, crinkled tops, these cookies combine classic flavors with a satisfying crunch, making them an irresistible dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 27 minutes per batch
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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 and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is essential 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, enhancing the cookie’s flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Then fold in the toffee bits evenly throughout the dough for that signature crunch.
- Shape and coat cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each ball in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, coating them thoroughly. Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes. Look for lightly golden edges and centers that are just set. The tops should display the characteristic crinkly crackly appearance.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them to firm up properly while maintaining softness inside.
Notes
- For extra toffee flavor, sprinkle a few additional toffee bits on top of the dough balls prior to baking.
- Be careful not to overbake; the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool and should remain soft inside.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to retain freshness and crunch.
Keywords: Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies, Crinkly Cookies, Toffee Cookies, Soft Sugar Cookies, American Cookies, Baked Cookies
