Description

These browned butter toffee chocolate chip cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and buttery flavors with crispy edges and chewy centers. Easy to make and packed with toffee bits and chocolate chips for a delightful crunch and caramel bursts.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar (light or dark)
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (175g) toffee bits (Skor or Heath recommended)
1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams and turns golden brown with brown specks (about 4-5 minutes). Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool for 10 minutes until warm but not hot.
In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined and slightly fluffy (about 1 minute with a hand mixer).
In another bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently or mixing on low speed until no flour is visible. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Optional: Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to set completely.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to watch the butter brown without burning. Room temperature eggs blend better. Chill dough for thicker cookies. Watch cookies closely in the last minutes to avoid overbaking. Optionally brush tops with melted browned butter after baking for a glossy finish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14
Fat: 9
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

Keywords: browned butter, toffee, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, easy cookie recipe, chewy cookies, crispy edges