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Brown Butter Toffee Cookies

Chewy bakery-style cookies with rich brown butter and buttery toffee bits, perfect for holidays and gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 14 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter for browning
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 cup toffee bits

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Brown butter until golden and fragrant. Cool slightly.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  4. Mix browned butter with sugars until smooth.
  5. Add egg and vanilla.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients with milk.
  7. Fold in toffee bits.
  8. Scoop dough and bake 10–12 minutes.

Notes

Add flaky sea salt on top for extra flavor. Do not overbake for chewy centers.