Description
Delight in the rich fusion of espresso and nutty brown butter in these chewy Espresso Brown Butter Toffee Cookies. Loaded with buttery toffee bits and optional chocolate chips, these American-style cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and bold coffee flavor. Chilling the dough ensures a tender texture and prevents spreading, while a sprinkle of sea salt can elevate the taste to sweet and salty perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Then add the eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. Fold in the toffee bits and optional chocolate chips evenly.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop the chilled dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a sweet and salty finish.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps develop flavor and prevents the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the cookies after baking for an enhanced sweet and salty flavor contrast.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
