Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Easy and Delicious
These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies combine rich nutty browned butter, bold espresso flavor, and crunchy chocolate-covered toffee bits for an irresistible treat. With crisp edges and soft chewy centers, they are perfect for holidays, gatherings, or everyday baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon espresso powder
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Heath toffee bits with chocolate
Flaked sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Transfer the browned butter and browned bits to a bowl and stir in the espresso powder.
- Refrigerate until the butter firms up, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Beat the chilled browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix on low speed just until combined.
- Fold in the toffee bits.
- Scoop the dough into large balls and refrigerate for several hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Substitute chopped chocolate chunks for the toffee bits for a richer cookie.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Use dark brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
A pinch of cinnamon complements the coffee flavor nicely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.
Warm cookies in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
