Description
Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, chewy, and indulgent treats made with nutty browned butter, melty chocolate, and crunchy toffee bits. These bakery-style cookies deliver deep flavor and irresistible texture.
Ingredients
2 sticks (227 g) unsalted butter
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (200 g) dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (127 g) bread flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp instant espresso powder (optional)
2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
10 oz (283 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup toffee bits (homemade or Heath-brand)
Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- In a stainless steel pan, melt butter over medium heat. Swirl occasionally until foamy, nutty-smelling, and amber bits form. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in granulated and brown sugar. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together both flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
- Once the butter mixture is cool, whisk in eggs, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chunks and toffee bits evenly.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours (up to 72 hours).
- Let chilled dough rest at room temperature for about 1 hour until scoopable. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Use a 3-tbsp scoop to portion dough onto sheets. Optionally, freeze scooped dough balls for future use.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired. Cool 2 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling dough deepens flavor and improves texture.
- Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To warm, microwave for 10–12 seconds or bake at 300°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Use Butterfinger or Skor bits for variation.
- Freeze dough balls for up to 6 weeks and bake straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (of 25)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg