Description
Indulge in the delight of Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies, a treat that’s as rich in flavor as it is in texture. These cookies are crafted with nutty browned butter and loaded with toffee bits, creating a perfect balance of chewy centers and slightly crispy edges. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, they promise to satisfy your sweet tooth with their decadent, buttery essence. With the added crunch of toffee and the classic chocolate chip flavor, this recipe elevates traditional cookies to a gourmet level. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies will become your new favorite dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200 grams) lightly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (127 grams) bread flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 10 ounces (283 grams) semisweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup homemade toffee bits (or Heath brand)
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat until it develops a nutty aroma.
- Mix in granulated and brown sugars; let cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla into the cooled butter mixture; gradually stir in dry ingredients.
- Fold in chopped chocolate and toffee bits; wrap dough and refrigerate for 24–72 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop cookie dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden; sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg