Description
Crispy Butter Crunch Cookies are thin, golden-brown cookies made with rich browned butter and crunchy toffee bits. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet caramel flavors and a crispy texture that melts in your mouth. With just 15 minutes of active prep time and a straightforward baking process, they are an easy and delightful treat to whip up for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup + 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Mix-ins
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Place the unsalted butter in a saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until melted, then increase heat to medium and stir constantly. The butter will sizzle and pop; scrape the pan bottom and swirl the butter as it browns. When sizzling slows and brown flecks appear, remove from heat and pour into a large heatproof mixing bowl. Allow the butter to cool and fully resolidify before proceeding.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside for later use.
- Prepare the Batter: Once the browned butter has solidified, add the brown and granulated sugars. Beat the mixture at high speed for about 1 minute until creamy and well combined. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating again until incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add Toffee Bits: Stir the toffee bits into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a level tablespoon, scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie at least 2 inches apart. Bake on the center rack in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies begin turning light golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will be soft while warm but will firm up to a crispy texture as they cool fully.
Notes
- Butter crunch cookies are thin and crisp thanks to the browned butter and toffee bits.
- This recipe is quick and easy with only about 15 minutes of active prep time.
- A how-to video is available to guide you through the process.
- Ensure the browned butter has completely resolidified before mixing with sugars for the best texture.
- Space cookies well to allow for spreading during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 112 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
