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Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies are a decadent treat featuring rich browned butter, a delightful mix of all-purpose and bread flours for texture, and the perfect balance of sweetness from dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Loaded with semisweet chocolate chunks and crunchy homemade toffee bits, these cookies bring together a nutty, caramelized depth of flavor finished with flaky sea salt for a sophisticated twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie.

Ingredients

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Butter and Sugars

  • 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 (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
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium stainless steel sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Swirl the pan occasionally as the butter foams and crackles. When the sound quiets and you see brown bits forming at the bottom and the butter emits a nutty aroma, remove the pan from heat. Pour everything, including the brown bits, into a mixing bowl to capture all the flavor.
  2. Add Sugars to Butter: Stir the granulated sugar and dark brown sugar into the hot browned butter until well combined. Set this mixture aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and optional instant espresso powder until evenly combined.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Whisk the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the cooled butter and sugar mixture until smooth.
  5. Combine Flour Mixture: Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Incorporate Chocolate and Toffee: Fold in the chopped semisweet chocolate and toffee bits evenly through the dough.
  7. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 72 hours to develop flavor and improve texture.
  8. Prepare to Bake: When ready to bake, let the dough rest at room temperature until soft enough to scoop, about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Portion the Dough: Using a large cookie scoop, divide the dough into 3-tablespoon-sized balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets. The dough may be a bit stiff to scoop.
  10. Optional Freezing: You may freeze the dough balls on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 6 weeks of storage.
  11. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the warm cookies to enhance flavor.
  12. Cool and Store: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Using a mix of bread flour and all-purpose flour adds chewiness and structure to the cookies.
  • Instant espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • Chilling the dough for at least 24 hours is essential for flavor development and improved texture.
  • Flaky sea salt finishing brings a delightful contrast to the sweetness.
  • Cookie dough can be frozen wrapped tightly for up to 6 weeks to bake fresh cookies anytime.
  • Let cookies cool slightly before moving to wire racks to prevent breakage.

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