Butter Crunch Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup + 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
firmly packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
Directions
- 1
Brown the butter. Place butter in a saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat and cook until melted. Once melted, increase heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly. Butter will sizzle and pop, scrape the bottom of the pan and swirl as it does. Once the sizzling and popping slows and brown flecks form, remove the butter from heat and pour into a large heatproof mixing bowl. Allow to cool until completely re-solidified before proceeding.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the batter: Once butter has resolidified, add sugars and beat butter and sugar until creamy and well-combined (about 1 minute on high speed.)
- 4
Add egg and vanilla extract and beat again until combined.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir dry ingredients into butter mixture.
- 6
Stir in toffee bits until combined.
- 7
Scoop and bake: Scoop dough by a level Tablespoon and drop onto prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” apart. Transfer to center rack of 350F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, cookies should be beginning to turn light golden brown.
- 8
Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet. While they’re still warm they’ll be a bit soft, but once cooled completely they should be crispy.
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About this Recipe
Craving a cookie that delivers pure bliss in every crisp bite? These Butter Crunch Cookies are exactly what you've been dreaming of—thin, impossibly crispy, and bursting with rich, buttery flavor and delightful toffee crunch. You'll love how straightforward it is to achieve such an elegant result at home.
What makes these cookies truly shine is the secret weapon: browned butter. This simple technique develops a nutty, complex flavor that elevates the cookie far beyond a standard recipe. Combined with the sweet pockets of toffee bits, a touch of light brown sugar, and a mere 15 minutes of prep, you'll be amazed at how such an easy process can create such an incredibly flavorful treat. This recipe is designed to be super easy, ensuring success even for novice bakers.
Prepare for a cookie experience that's both comforting and sophisticated. Each Butter Crunch Cookie boasts a beautifully thin and delicate structure, giving way to a satisfying crispness with every bite. The aroma alone, hinting at caramelized butter and sweet vanilla, is enough to draw everyone to the kitchen. You'll taste the deep, rich notes from the browned butter, perfectly complemented by the sugary, slightly chewy pockets of toffee. The balance of textures and flavors—crisp edges, a slightly chewier center, and the delightful snap of toffee—makes them an instant favorite that’s hard to resist.
These delightful Butter Crunch Cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings, bringing to a potluck, enjoying with your afternoon coffee or tea, or simply as a special everyday indulgence. With a generous yield of 44, there's plenty to go around, though you might find yourself wanting them all!