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Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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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)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Mix Sugars: Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter, stir, and let cool.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder in a bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. Chill Dough: Wrap dough and refrigerate for 24-72 hours.
  6. Preheat and Scoop: Preheat oven, line baking sheets, scoop dough onto sheets.
  7. Optional Freezing: Freeze portioned dough if desired.
  8. Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes at 350ºF until golden brown.
  9. 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.

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Keywords: Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie Recipe, Homemade Cookies