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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (Baked) » Toffee Cookies recipe

    LAST UPDATED: December 2, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: November 25, 2020 By Toni Dash 11 Comments

    Toffee Cookies recipe

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    Buttery Toffee Cookies are chewy on the outside and soft in the middle. Loaded with toffee bits and mini chocolate chips for delicious English toffee flavor!

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    Toffee Cookies are a perfect winter cookie. The warm buttery flavors go perfectly with the season.

    They are too good to ONLY have in the holiday months though. These easy cookies are fun to make all year long. 

    You’ll love the combination of the buttery toffee and bits of chocolate together. 

    They are hard to stop eating!

    Easy Toffee Cookies

    This recipe is fast to put together and bake. The cookies will chill before baking giving them a wonderful flavor and texture.

    They are a perfect match for a Christmas cookie plate or served on their own.

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    Recipe Ingredients + Notes

    All Purpose Flour. Regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend can be used. We tested the recipe with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-t0-1 Flour Blend.

    Baking Soda. Helps the cookies rise while baking.

    Cornstarch. This might be a surprising ingredient. Using cornstarch in cookies helps them hold their shape and keeps them soft and tender after baking.

    Salt. A bit of salt enhances the sweet flavor of the cookies by adding a complementary flavor. Without it cookies don’t taste as flavorful.

    Unsalted Butter. Rich creamy butter gives the cookies a wonderful flavor. Using unsalted butter allows controlling how much salt is used. Be sure the butter is room temperature before beginning the recipe.

    Light Brown Sugar. These cookies don’t use any granulated sugar, just light brown sugar. It sweetens the toffee cookies with a caramel-y flavor.

    Egg. Helps bind the ingredients and with rising while they bake.

    Vanilla Extract. Gives that familiar homey flavor we love in cookies.

    Mini Chocolate Chips. Mini chocolate chips are the perfect size to ad a bit more chocolate flavor. They still let the delicious toffee flavor be the center of flavor attention.

    Toffee Bits. I used Heath Bits-o-Brickle toffee bits which are prepared for baking. If those aren’t available chopping up toffee bars, like Heath bars, works great too.

    toffee cookies three cookies

    What are Toffee Bits?

    They are chopped pieces of butter toffee candy. 

    Which type of Toffee Bits to use?

    The prepared Bits-o-Brickle toffee bits come in two types. One is just the toffee (the firm buttery toffee pieces without any chocolate).

    The second type is toffee bits coated with milk chocolate. The packages are marked with ‘Milk Chocolate Toffee Bits‘.

    Both are delicious. If possible use the chocolate coated toffee bits for a richer flavor. 

    Tried and Tested Recipe

    This recipe has been tested with regular All Purpose Flour, gluten-free measure-for-measure flour, at sea level and at altitude with great results!

    How to Make it – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1. Mix the Dry Ingredients.

    In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt until well combined (photo 1).

    STEP 2. Mix the Wet Ingredients.

    In a second large bowl (or bowl of a standing mixer) combine the butter and brown sugar (photo 2). Using medium speed, beat until light and fluffy.

    Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat to combine (photo 3).

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    STEP 3. Make the Cookie Dough.

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients (photo 4). Mix until well combined. NOTE: the dough will be thick.

    Fold in the mini chocolate chips and the toffee bits (photo 5).

    STEP 4. Make the Cookies and Chill them.

    Use a tablespoon or a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop (preferred for easy and time saving) to scoop balls of dough. 

    Roll the balls between the palms of your hands to smooth them. 

    Place on a baking sheet or plate and chill for at least 2 hours (photo 6).

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    STEP 5. Bake the cookies.

    After chilling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

    Place the cookie balls onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper (photo 7) with two inches in between them.

    They can be left as balls (will be a bit taller after baking). Or press down slightly before baking.

    See photo 7 before baking and photo 8 is how they will turn out if pressed down.

    Optional: add a few toffee bits to the top before baking if desired.

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.

    STEP 6. Cool the Cookies

    After baking cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (photo 8).

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    Recipe FAQs + Pro Tips

    Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop. This makes scooping the dough fast, less messy and all the cookies will be the same size.

    Chill the dough. This step makes a big difference in how the cookies turn out. Don’t rush this step. You’ll be happy you didn’t when the cookies are done baking!

    Why Does the Cookie Dough need to be chilled?

    Chilling the dough helps solidify the fats in the dough. This helps the cookies not to spread when baked. Also chilling improves the flavor and texture of the cookies. 

    Storing Them

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days for best flavor.

    How to Freeze Them

    Allow the cookies to fully cool. Place in a freezer safe airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. 

    Allow to thaw at room temperature. 

    Once thawed a cookie can be popped in the microwave for a few seconds to serve warm. Don’t microwave long enough to melt the chocolate.

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    Toffee Cookies

    Buttery Toffee Cookies are easy to make. Full of toffee bits and mini chocolate chips for great English toffee flavor.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Chilling Time (minimum): 2 hours
    Servings: 43 cookies
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
    • 1 ½ cups toffee bits

    Instructions

    • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat to combine.
    • Add the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. NOTE: the dough will be thick.
    • Fold in the mini chocolate chips and toffee bits.
    • Use a tablespoon or 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out balls of dough. Roll the balls between your hands to smooth them, then place the balls on a plate or baking sheet and chill for at least 2 hours.
    • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the dough balls two inches apart on the prepared pan.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown.
    • Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Pro Tips
    Don't skip chilling the cookie dough! This makes a big difference in the final flavor, form and texture. 
    Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop for scooping the dough. It will go faster, be less messy and all the cookies will be the same size.
    Storing the cookies
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
    To freeze them: after they cool, place in a freezer safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Katie says

      December 03, 2020 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      These cookies are melt in your mouth delicious!!

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