Name: Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
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

Introduction

Imagine biting into a warm, chewy cookie with rich brown butter and subtle coffee notes, complemented by crisp toffee bits. These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies offer a perfect blend of flavors and textures that make them irresistible. Easy to make and delightful to share, they’re sure to become a new favorite treat for any occasion.

A close-up view of a stack of two soft cookies with cracked, golden-brown edges and a slightly shiny, chewy center. The top cookie has a small pool of melted chocolate chips in the middle, with several whole chocolate chips resting on top, creating a glossy, rich texture. The cookies sit on a dark baking tray, with another cookie blurred in the background. The overall look is warm and inviting, showing a mix of smooth melted chocolate and rough cookie surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well blended.

Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until creamy and fully incorporated.

Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7: Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.

Step 8: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.

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

For a stronger coffee flavor, add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients.

Try swapping chocolate chips for chunks of your favorite dark or milk chocolate for a different texture.

Use salted butter if you prefer a slightly salty contrast to the sweetness, but reduce added salt to ¼ teaspoon.

Toffee bits can be replaced with chopped nuts for added crunch and flavor variation.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. This helps the flavors meld and can improve the texture.

What if I don’t have toffee bits?

If you don’t have toffee bits, you can finely chop soft caramels or use crushed hard candies for a similar sweet crunch, though the texture may vary slightly.