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Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies

Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies

Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies combine deep, nutty browned butter flavor with a perfect coffee kick and crunchy toffee bits, creating a chewy and crisp cookie that’s both comforting and exciting. Ideal for gifting, celebrations, or everyday indulging, these cookies offer a gourmet twist on classic cookies with simple pantry ingredients.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Melt unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling often until it turns a rich golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Let browned butter cool slightly, then whisk together with brown and granulated sugars until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and glossy.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, instant coffee granules, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute flavors.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Dough: Gradually add dry mixture into wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  5. Fold in Toffee Bits: Gently fold toffee bits evenly throughout the dough for buttery crunch.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Brown butter slowly over medium heat to avoid burning.
  • Allow browned butter to cool to prevent cooking the egg.
  • Use instant coffee granules for smooth texture and rich flavor.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers are still soft.
  • If dough is too soft, chill for 20 minutes before baking.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt before baking or drizzle melted dark chocolate after cooling for extra flavor.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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