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Brown butter toffee cookies stacked on a plate with sea salt sprinkle

Brown Butter Toffee Cookies


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  • Author: Jasmine Padda
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Elevate your cookie game with these decadent brown butter toffee cookies, featuring nutty toasted butter and crunchy toffee bits. Finished with a touch of sea salt, they offer the perfect balance of sweet and savory in every chewy bite.


Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter
  • Brown sugar
  • White sugar
  • Large eggs
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cornstarch
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Milk chocolate toffee pieces
  • Sea salt


Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling frequently until the milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty.
  2. Transfer the browned butter to a heatproof bowl and let it cool for 25–30 minutes until it reaches room temperature.
  3. Whisk the brown and white sugars into the butter until the mixture resembles wet sand, then add eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined, then gently fold in the milk chocolate toffee pieces.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop heaping 1.5 tablespoon mounds of dough onto the sheets and bake for 9–10 minutes until the edges are golden.
  8. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt and allow them to cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

To ensure the best texture, always use room temperature eggs to prevent the cooled brown butter from seizing. For an extra gourmet touch, look for high-quality flaked sea salt for the finishing garnish rather than standard table salt.

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American