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Espresso Brown Butter Toffee Cookies Recipe

Espresso Brown Butter Toffee Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of espresso, brown butter, toffee bits, and chocolate in these delightful cookies. Perfect for coffee lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth!


Ingredients

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Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips


Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown and fragrant.
  2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: Whisk in sugars and espresso powder. Add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet. Fold in toffee and chocolate.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven, form dough into balls, bake until set. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture.
  • Dark chocolate can be used for a richer taste.
  • Sprinkle sea salt for a gourmet touch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg