Description
These Perfect Butter Crunch Cookies combine a rich buttery base with crunchy toffee bits for a delightful texture contrast. Easy to prepare and ideal for any occasion, these cookies offer a chewy center with golden, crispy edges for a classic homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup (170g) toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the creamy mixture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just incorporated to ensure the cookies remain tender and avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Toffee Bits: Using a spatula, gently stir in the toffee bits to distribute them evenly throughout the dough without breaking them down.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and centers appear slightly soft to maintain a chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For softer cookies, remove from oven when centers still look a bit underbaked.
- You can substitute toffee bits with chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for flavor variation.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Spacing cookies about 2 inches apart prevents them from spreading into each other during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Butter crunch cookies, toffee cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, easy cookie recipe
