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Toffee Cookies Recipe

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These Toffee Cookies feature a buttery, soft base loaded with crunchy toffee bits and a hint of sea salt on top, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for those who love cookies with a rich caramel crunch and a slightly crisp edge while remaining chewy inside.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, 8 ounces)
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • Sea salt (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the softened butter, white granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Beat together for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then blend in the egg until just combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth but not overmixed.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  3. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently to incorporate without overworking the dough.
  4. Fold in Toffee Bits: Carefully fold the cup of toffee bits into the dough to distribute them evenly throughout without breaking them up.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This cooling step allows the dough to firm up, making it easier to form cookies and enhancing their texture.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  7. Form Dough Balls: Scoop out 1-inch dough balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them approximately 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Add Sea Salt and Bake: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each dough ball to enhance the flavor, then bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until the edges are just golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid overbaking.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute to set. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up properly and do not become soggy.

Notes

  • For best results, do not skip chilling the dough, as it prevents excessive spreading and develops flavor.
  • Use quality toffee bits or chopped toffee candy for maximum crunch and flavor.
  • If you prefer softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes but watch closely.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Sea salt on top is optional but highly recommended to balance the sweetness.

Keywords: toffee cookies, easy cookies, buttery cookies, sea salt cookies, homemade cookies, caramel crunch cookies

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