Description
Indulge in these irresistible Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies with rich nutty flavor from browned butter and a deep coffee kick from espresso powder.
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 cup (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 medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Once browned, transfer the butter to a bowl, then stir in the espresso powder. Refrigerate until the butter firms up, about 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the Dough: Using a stand mixer, beat the solidified browned butter and both sugars on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla, beating until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix on low speed until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Toffee Bits: Gently fold in the toffee bits until evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: Scoop the dough into large balls, refrigerating them for a few hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat Oven & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg