Gooey Toffee Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Golden Edges & Soft Centers)

If there’s one cookie that never fails to impress, it’s a brown butter chocolate chip cookie. Add buttery toffee bits to the mix, and suddenly you’ve got something next-level. These Gooey Toffee Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies have crisp, golden edges, soft centers, and a rich, nutty depth that makes people ask for the recipe every single time.

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Overview of Recipe Content

What This Recipe Is

A classic chocolate chip cookie elevated with brown butter and toffee bits for extra depth, chew, and caramelized sweetness.

Why You’ll Love It

• Deep, nutty brown butter flavor
• Gooey centers with crisp edges
• Bakery-style cookies at home
• Perfect for cookie trays and gifting

What They Taste Like

Buttery, caramel-forward, rich chocolate flavor with little pops of sweet toffee and a warm, toasted aroma.

Full & Complete Ingredient List

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Gooey Toffee Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
• ¾ cup toffee bits (Heath-style or homemade)

Optional Finishing Touch

• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

How to Make Gooey Toffee Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Step 1: Brown the Butter

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring often, until it foams and turns golden with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Mix Sugars

Pour brown butter into a large bowl. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk until glossy and well combined.

Step 3: Add Eggs & Vanilla

Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. The mixture should look thick and smooth.

Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients

Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fold in chocolate chips and toffee bits.

Step 5: Chill (Recommended)

Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker, gooier cookies.

Step 6: Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing well apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.

Step 7: Cool

Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.

What to Serve with These Cookies

• Cold milk or oat milk
• Coffee or espresso
• Vanilla ice cream (cookie sandwich, anyone?)

Tips for Making Them Perfect

• Don’t rush the brown butter
• Let butter cool slightly before mixing
• Chill dough for thicker cookies
• Pull cookies when centers look soft

Storage Instructions

• Room Temperature: 3–4 days in an airtight container
• Freezer (Baked): Up to 2 months
• Freeze Dough Balls: Bake straight from frozen, add 1–2 minutes

General Information

Brown butter cookies have roots in classic American baking, but browning the butter adds complexity and depth that makes these feel truly special — especially paired with toffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip browning the butter?

You can, but you’ll miss the nutty flavor that makes these cookies shine.

What kind of toffee bits work best?

Heath-style bits or chopped toffee bars.

Can I make them smaller?

Yes — bake 8–10 minutes.

Do these stay gooey?

Yes, especially when stored airtight.

Conclusion

These Gooey Toffee Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, indulgent, and unforgettable — the kind of cookie people remember. If you loved these, try:

• https://poulef.com/brown-butter-recipes/
• https://poulef.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipes/
• https://poulef.com/bakery-style-cookies/
• https://poulef.com/toffee-desserts/
• https://poulef.com/holiday-cookie-ideas/

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Nutritional Information (Per Cookie – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	210
Fat	11g
Saturated Fat	7g
Carbohydrates	28g
Sugar	18g
Protein	2g
Sodium	180mg

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