Description
Sticky, buttery, and slightly salty cookies combining the warm flavor of brown butter with crunchy toffee for a cozy treat.
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
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Lay the crackers in an even layer in the bottom of the pan and set aside.
- Melt butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until boiling, then reduce heat and boil for 4-5 minutes without stirring.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the crackers and bake for 4-5 minutes until bubbly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, let sit to soften, then spread chocolate evenly over caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and freeze while making cookie dough.
- Brown 1 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling constantly for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Whisk flour and baking soda in a bowl. Combine the browned butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth. Pour wet ingredients into flour and stir until combined.
- Place dough in the freezer for a few minutes, then chop the toffee and mix into the dough, reserving some for topping.
- Chill dough covered for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. Scoop into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, top with reserved toffee bits, and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality butter and chill the dough for a firmer shape. Store cooled cookies with layers of parchment to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American