Description
Welcome to the festive world of Christmas Toffee Delight Cookies! This recipe captures the essence of the holiday spirit by blending the nutty depth of brown butter with the sweet crunch of toffee. Crafted for cookie enthusiasts and seasonal celebrators alike, these cookies promise to be a standout at any holiday table. Their irresistibly delightful texture and rich flavor make them perfect for gifting or simply enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa.
Ingredients
- Toffee:
- 20 saltine crackers
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt for topping (optional)
- Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Step-by-step Directions
1. Make the Toffee
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer at the bottom. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Bring it to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and let it boil for 4-5 minutes without stirring. Pour this hot caramel over the saltines, spread evenly, and bake for 4-5 minutes until bubbly. Remove from the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, allow them to melt, then spread evenly. Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt if using, then freeze while preparing the cookie dough.
2. Brown the Butter
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan often, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly for 10 minutes.
3. Prepare the Cookie Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine the cooled browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth. Blend these wet ingredients into the flour mixture, stirring until the dough forms. Freeze the dough briefly while preparing the toffee.
4. Add Toffee to Dough
Chop the frozen toffee into small pieces. Stir most of these into the cookie dough, reserving some for topping the cookies later. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
5. Bake the Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Press the reserved toffee bits onto the tops, then cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Servings & Preparation Time
This recipe yields about 24 cookies. Preparation time is approximately 15 minutes, with an additional 2 hours for chilling the dough and 10 minutes of baking per batch.
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze cookies in a sealed bag or container for up to 3 months.
- To refresh cookies, warm them in an oven preheated to 300°F for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
Conclusion
These Christmas Toffee Delight Cookies are a true celebration of festive flavors and textures. With layers of homemade toffee and a butter-rich cookie base, each bite offers a blend of crunchy, chewy, and soft sensations that are bound to make your holiday season all the merrier. Bake a batch to share the joy—and maybe keep a few for yourself, too!
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Christmas Toffee Delight Cookies
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Description
Welcome to the festive world of Christmas Toffee Delight Cookies! This recipe captures the essence of the holiday spirit by blending the nutty depth of brown butter with the sweet crunch of toffee. Crafted for cookie enthusiasts and seasonal celebrators alike, these cookies promise to be a standout at any holiday table. Their irresistibly delightful texture and rich flavor make them perfect for gifting or simply enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa.
Ingredients
- 20 saltine crackers
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt for topping (optional)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Toffee: Preheat the oven, prepare the toffee mixture, pour over saltines, bake, add chocolate chips, sprinkle sea salt, and freeze.
- Brown the Butter: Melt butter until golden brown and nutty, then let it cool.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Whisk flour and baking soda, combine browned butter with sugars, eggs, and vanilla, mix with flour, and freeze.
- Add Toffee to Dough: Chop frozen toffee, stir into cookie dough, reserve some for topping, and chill.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven, line baking sheet, scoop dough onto sheet, bake, press reserved toffee bits, and cool on a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes