Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfectly balancing the deep flavors of browned butter and coffee with the sweet crunch of toffee bits, these cookies offer a delightful twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon hot water (to dissolve coffee granules)
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups toffee bits
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Dissolve coffee granules: In a small bowl, dissolve the 2 tablespoons of instant coffee granules in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Set this coffee mixture aside to cool slightly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside for later.
- Brown the butter and mix sugars: Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cooking slowly until it turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until fully combined. Allow this mixture to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs and flavoring: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the cooled butter-sugar mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and the dissolved coffee granules to infuse the dough with rich coffee flavor.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies. Gently fold in the toffee bits for sweet, crunchy bursts.
- Form cookie dough balls: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing room for spreading.
- Bake and garnish: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Immediately remove from the oven and sprinkle sea salt over the warm cookies to enhance the flavors. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that elevates these cookies beyond the ordinary.
- Dissolving coffee granules in hot water intensifies the coffee flavor without gritty texture.
- Sea salt sprinkled on top balances the sweetness and enhances the toffee flavor.
- Be careful not to overbake to keep cookies chewy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown butter cookies, coffee cookies, toffee cookies, sea salt topping, holiday cookies, chewy cookies
