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Cozy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toffee Sea Salt

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These warm, tender cookies feature a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter, crunchy toffee bits, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet-salty balance. They are quick to make and perfect for cozy nights or sharing with friends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (270 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup (about 120 grams) toffee bits
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top after baking

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter into a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts and foams. After 5-7 minutes, it will turn golden brown and smell nutty. Pour into a heat-safe bowl and let cool for about 10 minutes until warm but not hot.
  2. Mix sugars and egg: In a large bowl, combine ¾ cup packed light brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Add the slightly cooled brown butter and mix until smooth and creamy. Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add chocolate chips and toffee: Fold in 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and ¾ cup toffee bits evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Chill dough (optional): Cover and chill dough in the fridge for 30 minutes for thicker cookies and better flavor.
  7. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Portion and bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Finish with sea salt: Immediately after baking, sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt while still warm.
  10. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to monitor butter browning closely and stir constantly to avoid burning. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender and chewy. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning. Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after baking for best flavor contrast. Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes for thicker cookies or baked from frozen with extra baking time.

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