Description
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies, a true delight for coffee lovers. These cookies feature a unique blend of browned butter, robust espresso, and sweet toffee bits, all harmonized with a sprinkle of sea salt that elevates their taste. With a satisfying chewy texture, they are perfect for pairing with your favorite coffee or serving warm atop a scoop of ice cream. Simple to prepare, these cookies can be made in just over half an hour, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—whether as an afternoon snack, dessert at gatherings, or thoughtful gifts for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (80 g) Heath toffee bits with chocolate
- Flaked sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty (5–7 minutes). Cool slightly.
- In a stand mixer, beat browned butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla while mixing on low speed until combined.
- Gradually mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined.
- Fold in toffee bits with a spatula.
- Chill the dough wrapped tightly for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the sheet and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden; cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg