Description
Decadent Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies packed with rich flavors of brown butter and espresso, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¼ cup (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 until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Once browned, transfer the butter and bits to a bowl, then stir in the espresso powder. Refrigerate until the butter firms up, about 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the dough: Using a stand mixer, beat the solidified browned butter with both sugars on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla, beating until smooth.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in toffee bits: Gently fold in the toffee bits until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the dough: Scoop the dough into large balls and refrigerate them for a few hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven & bake: When you’re ready, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt, and bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool & serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Notes
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain freshness. Dough can be prepped in advance and chilled for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg