A delightful mash-up of flavors featuring brown butter, coffee, and toffee bits, these chewy cookies are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:147 minutes
Yield:18 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
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: Melt ½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir until milk solids brown to a nutty amber. Immediately pour into a heat-proof bowl and cool for 30-45 minutes until softened.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup (175 g) all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Prepare espresso: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of espresso powder in 1 teaspoon of hot water.
Cream the butter and sugars: In a mixer, beat cooled brown butter with ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar and ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla: Beat in 1 large egg, then ½ tablespoon vanilla extract and the dissolved espresso mixture until combined.
Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the toffee: Gently fold in ½ cup (80 g) Heath toffee bits with chocolate.
Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 72 hours).
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop the dough: Scoop 1.5-inch dough balls onto prepared sheets, placing them 2 inches apart. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Rotate halfway through for even baking.
Finish with sea salt: Immediately sprinkle with flaked sea salt. Cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For even more flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or orange zest.