Description
These Crispy Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies with Sea Salt Topping combine the rich nuttiness of browned butter with the deep flavors of brewed and instant coffee, balanced by sweet toffee bits and a hint of sea salt for a perfect crunchy, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brown Butter Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
Add-ins and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups toffee bits
- Sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the cooled browned butter with 3/4 cup light brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in 1/4 cup brewed coffee, 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, and 1 1/2 cups toffee bits evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill dough: Cover the dough bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld and dough to firm up.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Form cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie dough ball with sea salt to enhance flavor.
- Bake cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft.
- Cool cookies: Allow baked cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for optimal crispness.
Notes
- Brown butter carefully to avoid burning; it should have a golden hue and nutty aroma.
- Chilling the dough helps develop flavor and maintains cookie shape during baking.
- Sea salt topping contrasts sweet flavors and enhances the coffee and toffee notes.
- You can substitute brewed coffee with espresso for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 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
