Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat combining buttery richness with crunchy toffee bits. Soft and chewy with a slightly crisp edge and a sparkling sugar crust, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and toffee flavors, perfect for dessert or snack time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 27 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: Approx. 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath Bits o’ Brickle)
For rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then stir in the toffee bits evenly throughout the dough.
- Form and roll dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, then roll each ball in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, coating the outside completely.
- Arrange on baking sheets: Place the rolled dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies should have lightly golden edges, a set center, and a slightly crinkled and crackly top.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra toffee flavor, sprinkle a few additional toffee bits on top of the dough balls before baking.
- Do not overbake as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
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