Dessert

Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies Recipe

ByElla Hart February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

Introduction

These Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies offer a delightful combination of rich butter flavor and crunchy toffee bits. Perfectly crisp on the edges with a tender center, they make an irresistible treat for any occasion.

A close-up view of a stack of six golden brown cookies on a white plate with a smooth surface, arranged evenly one on top of another. Each cookie shows a slightly cracked and crumbly texture with small sugar crystals glistening on the surface. The edges are rough and uneven, and the cookies appear thick and soft. The background is simple with a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath Bits o’ Brickle)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 3: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the toffee bits gently.
Step 6: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each in the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. The tops should show a slightly crinkled texture.
Step 8: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For extra toffee flavor, sprinkle a few additional toffee bits on top of the dough balls before baking.
Avoid overbaking; cookies will firm up as they cool to maintain a tender interior.
Use high-quality toffee bits to enhance the buttery, crunchy texture.

Storage

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To refresh their texture, warm them slightly in a preheated oven for a few minutes before serving.

How to Serve

A stack of seven round cookies with a light golden brown color and a cracked, crumbly texture is shown, sprinkled lightly with granulated sugar on top and on the sides. The cookies are slightly uneven in thickness, showing a homemade look with rough edges. They are stacked neatly on a smooth, white plate with a soft green hue, with a white marbled texture in the background. The close-up shot highlights the details of the sugar crystals and rough cookie surfaces. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I substitute toffee bits with chocolate chips?

Yes, chocolate chips can be used as a substitute, though it will change the flavor and texture. Toffee bits add a unique crunch and buttery taste that chocolate chips cannot replicate.

How do I prevent the cookies from spreading too much?

Make sure your butter is softened but not melted, and chill the dough briefly if it feels too soft. Also, properly spacing the dough balls on the baking sheet helps prevent them from merging.