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Brown Butter Toffee Cookies

Brown Butter Toffee Cookies
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible Brown Butter Toffee Cookies! These delightful treats combine the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with a crunchy, homemade saltine toffee layer that’s both sweet and salty. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet offers a rewarding baking experience for seasoned pros. With a chewy texture and decadent taste, each cookie promises to be the star of any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 20 saltine crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for toffee)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cubed for cookies)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and arrange saltine crackers in an even layer.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Pour over crackers and bake for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips, and cool in the freezer.
  4. Brown the cubed butter in another saucepan until golden and nutty; let cool slightly.
  5. Mix flour and baking soda in a bowl. Combine sugars into the browned butter, then add eggs and vanilla.
  6. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, chill dough for at least two hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F, scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, and bake for 8-10 minutes.

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