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Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Beginner’s Guide to Gourmet Treats

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Indulge in the nutty, caramel flavors of these cookies. Brown butter, toffee, and chocolate make a delicious treat.

Ingredients

  • Butter (1 cup)
  • Flour (2 ½ cups)
  • Salt (1 ¼ tsp)
  • Baking powder (1 tsp)
  • Baking soda (½ tsp)
  • Eggs (2)
  • Granulated sugar (½ cup)
  • Brown sugar (1 cup)
  • Milk (1 tbsp)
  • Vanilla (1 tbsp)
  • Chocolate chips (1 ½ cups)
  • Toffee bits (1 cup)
  • Sea salt (flaky)

Instructions

    1. Brown the Butter (The Butter Browning): First, using a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a heat-resistant spatula. The butter will begin to foam and bubble.

    1. Watch for Golden Specks (The Speck Spotting): Watch carefully for golden specks to form in the butter while stirring. These specks indicate that the milk solids in the butter are browning. Once the specks are a deep golden or light brown and the butter smells nutty, remove the saucepan from the heat.

    1. Cool the Butter (The Butter Cooling): Pour the browned butter into a heatproof measuring cup or bowl. Place it in the refrigerator to cool for 20-30 minutes, or until it has solidified slightly but is still soft. This allows the butter to firm up, making it easier to incorporate into the dough.

    1. Prepare Dry Ingredients (The Dry Mixture): In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisking ensures the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.

    1. Beat Eggs and Sugar (The Sugar Sweetening): In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar for several minutes until the mixture is thickened and pale yellow. This incorporates air into the batter, resulting in lighter and fluffier cookies.

    1. Add Brown Sugar and Butter (The Butter Blending): Beat in the cooled brown butter, packed brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

    1. Add Flour Mixture (The Flour Incorporation): In two additions, add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can develop the gluten in the flour and result in tough cookies. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.

    1. Add Chocolate and Toffee (The Topping Temptation): Add the semisweet chocolate chips and toffee bits to the dough, mixing until they are evenly distributed throughout.

    1. Chill the Dough (The Dough Chilling): Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 12-24 hours before baking. This chilling period allows the flavors to meld and develop and the dough to firm up, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies.

    1. Preheat Oven (The Oven Operation): Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    1. Portion the Dough (The Dough Division): Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. This ensures even baking and consistent cookie size.

    1. Add Toppings (The Topping Touch): Press a few extra chocolate chips, some toffee bits, and a pinch of flaky sea salt onto the tops of each dough portion before baking. This adds a beautiful finishing touch and enhances the flavors.

    1. Bake the Cookies (The Baking Balance): Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. This ensures the cookies are chewy and not overbaked.

    1. Cool the Cookies (The Cooling Completion): Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 2 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Watch butter closely to prevent burning.
  • Chill dough thoroughly for best texture.
  • Add extra toppings before baking for appearance.

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