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Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, nutty, and packed with flavors from browned butter, semisweet chocolate, and crunchy toffee bits. The dough chills for an extended period, allowing the flavors to deepen and the texture to become perfectly chewy and thick. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and savory in every bite.

Ingredients

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Butter Mixture

  • 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200 grams) lightly packed dark brown sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (127 grams) bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 10 ounces (283 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup homemade toffee bits or Heath brand toffee bits

Finishing

  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium stainless steel sauté pan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Swirl the pan occasionally as it cooks; the butter will foam and crackle. Once the popping quiets, continue to swirl or stir until the butter releases a nutty aroma and amber-brown bits form at the bottom. Remove from heat and pour the browned butter (including the brown bits) into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add Sugars and Cool: Stir the granulated sugar and dark brown sugar into the hot browned butter until combined. Set aside and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, fine sea salt, and instant espresso powder if using.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Once the butter mixture is cooled, whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Mix Dough: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula. Once incorporated, stir in the chopped semisweet chocolate and toffee bits.
  6. Chill Dough: Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 24 hours and up to 72 hours to allow flavors to develop and the dough to firm up.
  7. Bring Dough to Scooping Consistency: Remove the dough from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for about 1 hour until soft enough to scoop.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Portion Dough: Using a large cookie scoop, divide the dough into 3-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared sheets. Note that the dough may be slightly firm and challenging to scoop.
  10. Optional Freeze: If desired, freeze the scooped dough balls on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
  11. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  12. Shape Cookies: Immediately upon removal from the oven, use a round cookie or biscuit cutter slightly larger than each cookie to gently press and reshape them into perfectly round and thicker cookies.
  13. Finish with Salt and Cool: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the warm cookies. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  14. Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough for 24-72 hours greatly improves the flavor and texture of the cookies.
  • Using a combination of all-purpose and bread flour provides a chewy texture.
  • Instant espresso powder is optional and enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • If freezing dough balls, thaw slightly before baking or increase baking time by a couple of minutes.
  • Flaky sea salt is recommended as a finishing touch to balance sweetness.

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