Description
Delicious toffee cookies that are soft and chewy, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the toffee bits and optional nuts evenly throughout the dough.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a 2-inch wide log. Wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill the dough logs in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place them 2 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve or store once completely cooled.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for best results.
- You can substitute other nuts for the pecans or walnuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg