Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of these Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies. The combination of browned butter, espresso powder, and toffee bits creates a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (80 g) Heath toffee bits with chocolate
- Flaked sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook it until golden brown. Stir in espresso powder. Refrigerate until solid.
- Prepare the Dough: Beat solidified browned butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined.
- Fold in Toffee Bits: Gently fold in toffee bits.
- Chill the Dough: Scoop into balls, refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Place dough balls on sheet, sprinkle with sea salt, bake for 11-13 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances the flavors and texture of the cookies.
- Sprinkling flaked sea salt on top adds a delightful contrast of flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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