Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies, combining browned butter, espresso powder, and crunchy toffee bits for a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of salt.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
Add-ins & Toppings
- 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, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Avoid burning by stirring continuously. Transfer the browned butter and any browned bits to a bowl, then stir in the espresso powder. Refrigerate the mixture until firm, about 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the Dough: Using a stand mixer, beat the solidified browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour to the mixture. Mix on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Toffee Bits: Gently fold the Heath toffee bits into the dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Chill the Dough: Scoop the dough into large balls and refrigerate for a few hours or up to 24 hours to let the dough firm up.
- Preheat Oven & Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with flaked sea salt, and bake for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious cookies!
Notes
- Be sure to stir the butter constantly while browning to prevent burning and achieve a nutty flavor.
- Refrigerating the browned butter helps it solidify for easier mixing and better texture.
- Chilling the dough before baking enhances the flavor and helps maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Use flaked sea salt sparingly for a perfect sweet-salty balance.
- Allow cookies to cool completely for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 1-2 hours chilling browned butter and up to 24 hours chilling dough)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown butter cookies, coffee cookies, toffee cookies, espresso cookies, chocolate toffee cookies, browned butter dessert
