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Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies

Irresistible Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies to Savor

Enjoy the delightful blend of rich coffee and chewy toffee in these Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Brown it to bring out a deep, nutty flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Espresso Powder For intense coffee flavor.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and rich caramel note.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt Elevates sweetness.
For Adding Extra Flavor
  • 1 cup Toffee Bits Adds delightful chewiness.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Stir in the espresso powder and refrigerate until solidified, 1-2 hours.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Beat the browned butter with both sugars on medium-high for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Egg & Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and flaked sea salt, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in Toffee Bits: Gently fold the toffee bits into the cookie dough.
  6. Chill the Dough: Scoop the dough into balls, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake the dough balls for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool & Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chilling dough overnight enhances flavors and minimizes spreading. Always keep an eye on cookies as they bake for the desired texture.

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