These Toffee Cookies are soft and chewy with buttery, nutty flavors and bits of sweet toffee in every bite. They're the perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers, making them one of the best cookie recipes for any season.
Made with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and toffee bits, these cookies bake up soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness. Great for gifting or everyday baking.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Soft & chewy texture - Crispy edges with a perfectly chewy center.
- Simple ingredients - Made with pantry staples like flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Rich toffee flavor - Each cookie is packed with buttery, nutty toffee pieces for extra richness.
- Easy to store - These cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for days.
Ingredients in Toffee Cookies
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- unsalted butter, softened
- brown sugar
- powdered sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- toffee bits (such as English toffee bits or brickle toffee bits)
Optional ingredients: ½ cup chocolate chips or 1 teaspoon espresso powder for depth.
How to Make This Toffee Cookies Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour mixture- flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract; beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the toffee bits with a spatula.
- Using a #30 cookie scoop, portion the dough into cookie dough balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Quick Tips
- For extra richness, brown the butter first to create nutty flavors before mixing.
- Use room temperature butter for the best texture and easier mixing.
- Chill the cookie dough for 20 minutes before baking if you want thicker cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for even sized cookies.
- For the perfect cookie, bake one sheet at a time on the center rack.
Storage and Freezing
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To freeze, layer them between sheets of parchment paper in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature or warm briefly on a sheet pan in the oven.
More Toffee Recipes
If you love these Toffee Cookies, try one of these next:
- Christmas Crack Recipe - A quick and easy toffee bark with buttery caramel and chocolate.
- Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies - A bakery-style cookie with deep, nutty flavor and chewy texture.
- Toffee Pecan Cookies - Buttery cookies loaded with crunchy pecans and rich toffee bits.
📖 Recipe
Toffee Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter - softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Stir in toffee bits.
- Using a #30 cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet 10 minutes, then move to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for the best texture and easier mixing.
- A cookie scoop is helpful to keep the cookies all the same size.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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