Description
These Brown Butter Toffee Cookies feature a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter, a gooey salted caramel center, and a delightful almond crumble. They’re perfect for gifting or a special treat.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (225g / 1 cup): for browning
- Brown Sugar (200g / 1 cup): adds moisture
- Granulated Sugar (200g / 1 cup): for caramel and dough
- Large Egg (≈ 50g): binds ingredients
- Egg Yolk (≈ 20g): for a chewier texture
- Vanilla Extract (2 tsp): enhances flavor
- All-Purpose Flour (280g / 2 ⅓ cups): provides structure
- Baking Soda (1 tsp): leavening agent
- Fine Sea Salt (½ tsp + extra): balances sweetness
- Toffee Bits (150g / 1 cup): adds crunch
- Toasted Slivered Almonds (100g / ½ cup): nutty flavor
- Unsalted Butter (90g / 6 Tbsp): for caramel
- Heavy Cream (120ml / ½ cup): adds richness to caramel
- Flaky Sea Salt (1 tsp): for caramel
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Salted Caramel: Melt sugar, swirl until amber, then add butter and cream, whisking until smooth.
- Brown Butter: Melt butter until golden brown and nutty.
- Cream Sugars & Butter: Whisk browned butter with sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in egg, yolk, and vanilla.
- Combine Dry & Wet: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Toffee & Almonds: Gently fold in toffee bits and almonds.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough, create a well, and fill with caramel.
- Seal & Bake: Top with dough, pinch edges, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Cool & Drizzle: Cool on sheets, then transfer to rack. Drizzle with remaining caramel.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use high-quality toffee bits and toasted almonds. Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: cookies,brown butter,toffee,caramel,almonds,baking,dessert,treat