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Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe for Cookie Lovers

Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These TikTok-famous Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers! With a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter, chewy toffee bits, and melty chocolate chunks, these cookies are soft, gooey, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, they’re sure to become your new favorite cookie recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200 grams) lightly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (127 grams) bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 10 ounces (283 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup homemade toffee bits (or Heath brand)
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter:
    • In a medium stainless steel sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally as the butter cooks. It will foam and make crackling noises. Once the crackling quiets down, continue swirling until the butter turns amber in color and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl, including the brown bits at the bottom.
  2. Mix Sugars:
    • Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the hot butter. Stir to combine and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using).
  4. Add Wet Ingredients:
    • To the cooled butter mixture, whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fold in Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula. Fold in the chocolate chunks and toffee bits.
  6. Chill the Dough:
    • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours (up to 72 hours).
  7. Preheat and Scoop:
    • Let the dough sit at room temperature for 1 hour until soft enough to scoop. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Scoop the dough into 3-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake:
    • Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Store:
    • Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  1. Browning Butter: Be patient when browning the butter. It should have a nutty aroma and amber-colored bits at the bottom of the pan.
  2. Chill the Dough: Don’t skip the chilling step! It helps develop flavor and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
  3. Room Temperature Eggs: Using room-temperature eggs ensures even mixing and a better texture.
  4. Freeze for Later: Portion the dough and freeze it for up to 6 weeks. Bake straight from the freezer for fresh cookies anytime!
  5. Flaky Salt: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt at the end enhances the sweet and salty balance.

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