Description
Rich, chewy cookies featuring nutty brown butter, crunchy toffee bits, and dark chocolate chunks with a crispy edge and soft center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus flaky sea salt for topping)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) toffee bits
- 1 cup (150g) dark chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden amber with brown specks and smells nutty (5-7 minutes). Pour into a heat-proof bowl and cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in toffee bits, chocolate chunks, and optional pecans.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
- Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is cooled to room temperature before mixing to prevent seizing. Chill dough for best texture. Use high-quality chocolate and butter for best flavor. Do not overbake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: brown butter cookies, toffee cookies, chocolate chip cookies, easy baking, holiday cookies, chewy cookies