Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies, where rich, nutty flavors meet a robust coffee punch. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts, these cookies are an easy treat that brightens any occasion—whether it’s a cozy evening or a festive gathering. The unique combination of browned butter and espresso powder, paired with sweet toffee bits, results in cookies that are both chewy and decadent. With simple preparation steps and readily available ingredients, you can whip up these irresistible treats in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 saucepan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Stir in espresso powder and refrigerate until firm.
- Beat the cooled brown butter with sugars until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients in another bowl, then add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in toffee bits and chill the dough for several hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Form dough into balls on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg