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Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies

Buttery Toffee Sugar Cookies to Sweeten Your Day

Delight in the magic of Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies, featuring a soft, chewy center and crispy edges that come together quickly for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt reduce if using salted butter
  • 1 cup Toffee Bits e.g., Heath Bits o’ Brickle

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in one large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the toffee bits gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place them 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and tops are crinkly. Do not overbake.
  8. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for the right texture. Watch cookies closely to avoid overbaking. Options to customize include chocolate chips or crushed peppermint.

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