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Freshly baked Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies on a cooling rack with flaky sea salt
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Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits
  • Flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, turns golden brown, and develops a nutty aroma; transfer to a heat-proof bowl to cool for 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt until combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled browned butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until well incorporated.
  • Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, whisking until the batter is light and smooth.
  • Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula until no dry streaks remain.
  • Stir in the dark chocolate chunks and toffee bits until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours to develop flavor and improve texture.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • Scoop 2-tablespoon sized mounds of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain slightly soft.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt before cooling on the pan for 5 minutes.