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Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies

Decadent Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies are rich, buttery treats with chewy toffee-studded centers and crisp edges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Very Soft Butter Can use unsalted butter for a less salty taste.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar could enhance the flavor.
  • 2 ... Egg Yolks Can substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for better quality.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 10 oz Toffee Bits Optional: Use chocolate-covered toffee bits for a twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar for Sprinkling Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • ice cream scoop
  • Sheet Pans
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine very soft butter and sugar until creamy and light in color (2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing).
  3. Stir in egg yolks and vanilla extract until smooth (1-2 minutes).
  4. Add baking soda and baking powder, stirring gently to incorporate.
  5. Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until cohesive dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in toffee bits, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Scoop out dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-16 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle sugar over warm cookies for added sweetness.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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