Description
These brown butter toffee cookies feature a chewy center, crisp edges, and pockets of caramelized toffee, finished with flaky sea salt. Made with just seven ingredients, they offer a sophisticated flavor profile that is surprisingly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (150g) toffee bits
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams, settles, and develops tiny brown specks with a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously for about a minute until glossy and slightly thickened.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the toffee bits gently.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to solidify the fat and prevent spreading.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the brown butter is completely cool before mixing to prevent greasy dough. Chilling the dough is crucial for texture. Use flaky sea salt for the best visual appeal and flavor bursts. Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
Keywords: brown butter cookies, toffee cookies, sea salt cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday cookies, make-ahead cookies