Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Brown Butter Toffee Cookies, where rich, nutty brown butter meets the sweet crunch of homemade saltine cracker toffee. These cookies are a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, making them ideal for any occasion—be it holiday celebrations or casual gatherings. With their mouthwatering flavors and tempting aroma, they are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these cookies promise a delicious treat that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 saltine crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for toffee)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (for toffee)
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups unsalted butter (cubed, for cookies)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Layer saltine crackers in the dish. Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan until bubbly, pour over the crackers, and bake for 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the baked toffee; let sit to melt before spreading.
- Brown the remaining butter, then mix with sugars, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Combine with flour and baking soda until well mixed. Chill the dough for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven again to 350°F; scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before enjoying!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg