Serve up these fantastic chocolate chip toffee cookies. They are delicious chocolate chip cookies studded with toffee bits in each bite. It is a tasty blend of sweet and salty flavors with a nice crunch.
Toffee and chocolate are meant to be together, and pairing the flavors in cookies makes them a hit. Head over and check out these eggnog cookies, candy cane cookies, or even these raspberry cookies. All are delicious homemade cookies that will melt in your mouth.
These cookies are great all year round. For a sweet treat when you crave a cookie, make and take to potluck events, holiday parties, or even a cookie swap. There is never a wrong time to make these toffee cookies.
Why You Will Love These Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies
- Chewy and Soft: These cookies offer a chewy and soft texture. A homemade cookie that has the perfect texture.
- Crowd-Friendly: If you want to serve a crowd, you can easily make a double batch of these cookies to serve family and friends.
- Made from Scratch: These cookies are a fantastic made-from-scratch treat.
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Ingredients
Butter: I do recommend using unsalted butter. This will help add rich flavor and moisture to the cookie dough.
Sugar: Granulated and light brown sugar creates a flavor of classic chocolate chip cookie dough.
Egg: The egg will be the binder for the recipe to help all the ingredients stick together.
Vanilla: Add a splash of vanilla extract to create a depth of sweetness in the cookie batter.
Flour: I used unbleached flour for the cookies’ base. It gives them a nice, chewy texture.
Baking Soda and Baking Powder: Both help provide texture and help the cookies rise as they bake in the oven.
Sea Salt: A sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookies and mixed into the cookie batter will transform the flavor tremendously.
Chocolate Chips: Add a good amount of chocolate chips so that there is some chocolate in each bite.
Toffee Pieces: This adds a crunchy and buttery flavor to the cookies.
Variations and Substitutes
- Add in some chopped nuts, whether pecans, walnuts, or even chopped almonds.
- You can use white chocolate, dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, etc. You can also blend chocolate for added flavor.
- Add a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to mix in the cookies for a coffee-infused cookie.
- Mix in some chopped cookies, like Oreo cookies, for a new flavor to the cookies as well.
Storing Cookies and Freezing
Feel free to store your cookies at room temperature for 4-5 days, making sure to store them in an airtight container. If you want to extend their life a bit more, refrigerate them for up to 7 days.
You can also freeze the cookies in a freezer-friendly container for 1-3 months.
You can also freeze raw cookie dough if you want. Roll cookie dough balls and flash freeze them for 1-2 hours or until fully frozen. Then, you can bake straight from the freezer; add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Tips for Success
- Room-temperature ingredients will be best for mixing into the cookie dough. It will incorporate better.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough. Doing so can cause the cookies to crumble and become dense and heavy.
- Space out the cookie dough balls evenly on the baking sheet, as the cookies will spread a bit as they bake.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before you transfer them to a cooling rack to help ensure they don’t lose shape.
- If you wish, you can top the finished cookies with sea salt for added flavor. I recommend doing this while warm, so it sticks a bit.
FAQs
Can I make these cookies without toffee pieces?
You can leave the toffee pieces out if you do not want to add them. You will mix the same, bake, and they will work.
How do I keep the cookies soft and chewy?
To create a softer cookie with some chew, ensure the edges are golden brown and the center is soft. This will allow the cookies to be soft and chewy all at once.
Why did my cookies spread too much?
If your cookies spread when they bake, there could be a few reasons. If your butter was melted and not softened, or you didn’t measure the flour correctly, chill the dough for 30 minutes to an hour to help it set up a bit before baking, which should help reduce the spreading.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, you can double the recipe if you like. Just reach for a larger bowl and mix the cookie dough until there is enough room. Then, you will want to bake the cookies in batches.
More Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + more for garnishing
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toffee pieces + more for garnishing
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar (if using cold butter, microwave the butter for 20 seconds. If it’s still hard, microwave for another 5 seconds).
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, sea salt, and baking powder.
- Fold in chocolate chips & toffee.
- Create 1” cookie dough balls and place them about 1” apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with toffee pieces.
- Push the edges of the cookies into the center so that the cookies are a little thicker and they are all about the same size.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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