Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies. These decadent treats are a perfect blend of sweet and salty, with the added depth of browned butter and toffee bits.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 38 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cookies:
- 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200 grams) lightly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (127 grams) bread flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 10 ounces (283 grams) semisweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup homemade toffee bits (or Heath brand)
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
- Brown the Butter: In a medium stainless steel sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns nutty brown. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
- Mix Sugars: Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter, stir, and let cool.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder in a bowl.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Whisk in eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture, then gradually add the flour mixture. Stir in chocolate and toffee bits.
- Chill Dough: Wrap dough and refrigerate for 24-72 hours.
- Preheat and Scoop: Preheat oven, line baking sheets, scoop dough onto sheets.
- Optional Freezing: Freeze portioned dough if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes at 350ºF until golden brown.
- Finish: Sprinkle with sea salt, cool on racks, and store.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture.
- Freezing dough allows for fresh cookies anytime.
- Adjust salt to personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie Recipe, Homemade Cookies