Description
Chewy Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies with rich nutty flavor, a hint of espresso, and crunchy toffee bits the ultimate gourmet cookie treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
- 3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- 6. Fold in toffee bits and chocolate chips, if using.
- 7. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- 8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 9. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- 10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- 11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Browning the butter adds a nutty depth of flavor — keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: brown butter cookies, coffee toffee cookies, espresso dessert