Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies are delightfully crisp on the edges with a soft, chewy center studded with sweet toffee bits. Rolled in sugar before baking, they develop a beautiful crackled top and a buttery, rich flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath Bits o’ Brickle)
Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt in the flour.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Then, fold in the toffee bits evenly.
- Scoop and Roll: Using a tablespoon, scoop balls of dough and roll each one in the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to coat. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are just set. The cookie tops will have a characteristic cracked, crinkly appearance.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set further before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture in the cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- Spacing the dough balls about 2 inches apart prevents cookies from merging during baking.
- Using parchment paper on baking sheets helps with even baking and easy cookie removal.
- Toffee bits add a delicious crunch and buttery flavor, but can be substituted with chocolate chips if preferred.
Keywords: butter toffee cookies, sugar cookies, crinkly cookies, toffee bits, baked cookies, sweet treat
