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Brown Butter Toffee Cookies Recipe

Brown Butter Toffee Cookies Recipe

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Delicious brown butter toffee cookies with a rich, buttery flavor and a delightful crunch from toffee bits. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

For the Toffee:

  • 20 saltine crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • Sea salt for topping (optional)

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Toffee: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange saltine crackers in the pan. Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan until boiling. Pour over crackers and bake for 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and sea salt.
  2. Brown the Butter: Cook butter in a saucepan until golden brown, then let cool.
  3. Make the Dough: Combine flour and baking soda. Mix browned butter with sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Add toffee bits to dough.
  4. Bake: Form dough into balls and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Top with reserved toffee bits.

Notes

  • For extra toffee, double the recipe and use a larger pan.
  • Chill the dough for at least 2 hours for best results.
  • Allow cookies to cool before serving for optimal texture.

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