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browned butter toffee cookies with icing and toffee bits on top
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Browned Butter Toffee Cookies

Browned Butter Toffee Cookies have a chewy interior and crisp exterior with crunchy toffee pieces inside and on top. A quick drizzle of icing is optional, but makes these simple cookies extra special!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies
Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 265.31kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup toffee bits

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reserved browned butter
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
  • Additional toffee bits for topping optional

Instructions

Make the Browned Butter

  • Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir the melted butter frequently for 5-10 minutes or until the butter starts turning brown.
  • When the butter starts to turn color, remove from the heat and pour into a bowl. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

To Make the Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Give the browned butter a stir to make sure the brown particles are well-distributed.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add 1/2 cup of the browned butter (save the remaining 2 tablespoons for the icing).
  • Add the brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla until well-combined, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula halfway through mixing.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, salt and toffee bits; mix.
  • Use a cookie scoop to transfer the dough into evenly-sized cookies onto the cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are a golden brown.
  • Let cool for a few minutes on the pan and then remove to a wire rack to cool

For the Icing

  • Place the remaining 2 tablespoons browned butter into a microwave-safe mixing bowl; microwave until completely melted.
  • Add the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk; stir. Add additional milk until the desired consistency has been reached.
  • Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional toffee bits, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 265.31kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.64g | Protein: 2.02g | Fat: 12.06g | Saturated Fat: 7.47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.19g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 44.33mg | Sodium: 199.46mg | Potassium: 44.56mg | Fiber: 0.36g | Sugar: 27.03g | Vitamin A: 390.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 21.18mg | Iron: 0.31mg