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Crispy Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies

Deliciously crispy cookies with golden edges and pockets of buttery toffee, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature Use unsalted butter for better control over salt content.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Promotes cookie crispiness.
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar Adds depth and a hint of molasses flavor.
  • 1 large egg, room temperature Helps the dough stay uniform.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Weigh your flour for accuracy.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath Bits O' Brickle) Look for these in the baking aisle.
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Highly recommended for added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring your butter and egg to room temperature.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the toffee bits gently.
  7. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roll chilled dough into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden.
  4. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Allow cookies to cool completely.

Notes

For perfect cookies, use unsalted butter, chill the dough, and bake one sheet at a time. Store with a piece of bread to maintain crispiness.