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Brown Butter Espresso Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Brown Butter Espresso Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir frequently as it foams and browns—look for amber color and a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a large bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
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Whisk brown butter with both sugars until glossy. Add eggs and vanilla, instant espresso and whisk until well combined and slightly thickened.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually fold into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon.
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Stir in toffee bits and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Cover and chill dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 48 hours for richer flavor).
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop ~2-tbsp dough balls and place 2 inches apart. Press extra chocolate on top if desired.
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Bake for 10–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look just slightly underbaked.
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Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool for at least 20 mins.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Butter Perfectly 🧈Cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, swirling occasionally until it turns golden amber with a nutty aroma—don't let it burn. Cool it completely before mixing into your dough to prevent cooking the eggs.
- Bloom Your Espresso 🫗Dissolve instant espresso powder in a tablespoon of hot water before adding to the dough—this intensifies the coffee flavor and distributes it evenly throughout the cookies without dry spots.
- Chill for Optimal Texture ❄️Refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to prevent spreading and develop deeper, more complex flavors while creating chewier centers and crispier edges.
- Layer Your Mix-Ins Strategically 🎨Fold in chocolate chips and toffee bits separately at the end, then top each cookie dough ball with additional chocolate and a pinch of flaky sea salt before baking for premium presentation and flavor contrast.
- Underbake Slightly for Chewiness 🍪Remove cookies from the oven when edges are golden but centers still appear slightly underdone (around 11-12 minutes)—they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and set into perfect chewy texture as they cool.
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