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Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies (Rich, Crispy-Edged & Deeply Flavorful)

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These Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies are rich, nutty, and perfectly chewy. Subtle coffee flavor and gooey toffee bits make them a cozy treat for any occasion — from brunch to dessert platters.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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¾ cup unsalted butter

¾ cup brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 egg yolk

1½ teaspoons instant coffee or espresso powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1¾ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup toffee bits

Optional: drizzle with hot fudge sauce

Instructions

1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Let cool.

2. Whisk browned butter with both sugars until glossy.

3. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and dissolved coffee. Mix well.

4. Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

5. Gently stir in toffee bits.

6. Chill dough for 30 minutes.

7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto baking sheet.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.

9. Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.

Notes

For a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra ½ tsp espresso powder.

Use dark chocolate chips for extra richness.

Let cookies cool fully before storing to maintain texture.

Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours before baking.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg