Description
Delight in these Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies, featuring a buttery soft base studded with crunchy toffee bits and a sparkling sugar coating. Baked to golden perfection with a characteristic crinkled top, these classic American cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a delightful buttery toffee crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookies:
- 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)
For rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2–3 minutes. This creates a creamy base for your cookies.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then fold in the toffee bits gently to evenly disperse the crunchy bits throughout the dough.
- Shape and coat dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, then roll each ball in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar to coat. Place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are just set. Look for the signature slightly crinkled tops as a sign of doneness.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking apart while warm.
Notes
- For an intensified toffee flavor, sprinkle a few extra toffee bits on top of each dough ball before baking.
- Avoid overbaking since the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool, ensuring a soft center.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter toffee sugar cookies, crinkly cookies, homemade cookies, toffee bit cookies, American dessert, sweet treats, baking cookies
