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Brown Butter Toffee Cookies

Indulge in these rich, chewy Brown Butter Toffee Cookies, featuring gooey toffee and nutty brown butter for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee Layer

  • 20 pieces saltine crackers Serves as a crunchy base.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter For melting down with brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Packed to provide caramel depth.
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips For a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Sea salt for topping Optional, enhances flavor.

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cubed) Browned for flavor.
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda For rising.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Packed for sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and crunch.
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature) Binds ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract For flavor.

Instructions
 

Make the Toffee

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Lay the saltine crackers in an even layer across the bottom of the dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup unsalted butter and ½ cup packed light brown sugar over medium-high heat.
  • Once bubbling, lower the heat and let it boil without stirring for 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour the caramel over the crackers, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake for 4-5 minutes until bubbly, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top and spread to coat.
  • If desired, sprinkle with sea salt and freeze while preparing dough.

Brown the Butter

  • In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Once browned, remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together 2 ½ cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Add the cooled brown butter to the sugars, eggs, and vanilla, whisking until well combined.

Assemble the Cookies

  • Combine the liquid mixture with the flour mixture until a dough forms.
  • Chill the dough in the freezer for a few minutes, then chop the toffee to mix in.
  • Reserve some toffee for topping later.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.

Bake the Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough onto the sheet, spacing them.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Top with reserved toffee bits and let cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Using good quality butter makes a significant difference. Be careful when measuring flour to avoid dense cookies. Chill dough properly for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 8g
Keyword Baking, Brown Butter Toffee Cookies, Comfort Food, Cookies, Desserts
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