Brown Butter Toffee Pecan Cookies
Brown Butter Toffee Pecan Cookies are a heavenly treat that blends the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with crunchy pecans and sweet toffee bits. These cookies boast a golden-brown exterior and an irresistibly chewy texture, making them perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring as a midnight snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delightful cookies that will impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy, stirring constantly until it turns deep golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in pecans and toffee bits.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg