Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies
If you’re in the mood for a delightful treat that marries the rich flavors of coffee and toffee, look no further than these Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies. The nutty aroma of browned butter combined with the bold essence of espresso creates an irresistible experience in every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your friends and family. With a chewy texture enriched by sweet toffee bits, these cookies are bound to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chocolate toffee bits
- Flaked sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Transfer to a bowl, mix in espresso powder, and chill for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Prepare the Dough: Beat together the cooled browned butter and sugars in a stand mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: On low speed, gently combine baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour until just mixed.
- Fold in Toffee Bits: Carefully incorporate chocolate toffee bits into the dough.
- Chill Dough: Scoop large balls of dough onto a tray and refrigerate for at least a few hours (up to 24 hours recommended).
- Preheat Oven & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place dough balls on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with flaked sea salt, and bake for about 11-13 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg