Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies are deliciously buttery and sweet, featuring rich toffee bits that add a delightful crunch. Perfectly soft with a slight crisp around the edges, these sugar cookies are sprinkled with sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and an appealing crackled top. A delightful treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup very soft butter (preferably salted)
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 10 ounces toffee bits
Topping
- Sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line two sheet pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large bowl, combine the very soft butter and sugar. Stir them together until the mixture is creamy and well combined, ensuring a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla: Add the three egg yolks and pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Stir again until fully incorporated to enhance flavor and richness.
- Incorporate leavening agents and flour: Add the baking soda and baking powder; stir until fully mixed. Then gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring continuously until all the flour is combined and the dough starts to clump together.
- Mix in toffee bits: Add the toffee bits to the dough and stir thoroughly to distribute them evenly, ensuring no loose bits remain at the bottom of the bowl.
- Form cookie mounds: Using a 1½ to 2 tablespoon ice cream scooper, scoop dough into mounds spaced 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet pans. Because the dough is slightly crumbly, pack it tightly into the scooper by pressing against the sides of the bowl and scrape off any excess to form compact mounds.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 16 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Sprinkle sugar and cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and while still warm, sprinkle lightly with sugar if desired to add extra sweetness and texture. Let the cookies sit on the pan for 4-5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The dough is naturally crumbly; pack it firmly into the scooper for best results.
- Using salted butter adds a subtle salt balance but can be adjusted to unsalted with a pinch of added salt if preferred.
- Toffee bits add crunch and sweetness – ensure they are evenly distributed for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Sugar sprinkled on top after baking adds a pretty crackled effect and a bit of extra sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies, Crinkly Cookies, Toffee Cookies, Soft Sugar Cookies, Homemade Cookies
