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Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies for a Gourmet Treat

Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies for Your Sweet Indulgence

Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies offer a gourmet treat with rich coffee and nutty brown butter, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder or instant coffee
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
For the Crunchy Touch
  • 1 cup Heath toffee bits or chocolate chips/nuts

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir continuously. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of espresso powder. Cool slightly and transfer to the refrigerator until solid, about 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Beat the chilled brown butter with 1 cup each of packed brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Lower the mixer speed and add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of sea salt, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Fold in Toffee Bits: Gently fold in 1 cup of Heath toffee bits using a spatula.
  6. Chill the Dough: Portion out the dough into ¼ cup balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably 24 hours.
  7. Preheat Oven: 15 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line another baking sheet with parchment.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Place chilled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Expert tips include watching the butter closely while browning, chilling the dough for at least 3 hours, and not overmixing for tender cookies.

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