Description
These Crispy Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies with Sea Salt Topping offer a delightful blend of nutty brown butter, rich coffee flavor, and sweet toffee bits. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers, making them an irresistible treat for coffee and cookie lovers alike.
Ingredients
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Butter and Sugars
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups toffee bits
- Sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until the butter turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow the browned butter to cool to room temperature.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled browned butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Cream these ingredients together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Add Coffee and Toffee Bits: Stir in the brewed coffee, instant coffee granules, and toffee bits until evenly distributed through the dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days to allow the flavors to meld and to firm up the dough for easier handling.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Sprinkle each dough ball lightly with sea salt if desired.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use high-quality brewed coffee and fresh instant coffee granules.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chilling the dough helps control spread and enhances the flavor.
- Sea salt topping balances the sweetness and enhances the toffee and coffee flavors.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown butter cookies, coffee cookies, toffee cookies, crispy cookies, sea salt topping, dessert, baking, sweet treats
