Description
Crispy Butter Crunch Cookies are thin, irresistibly crunchy cookies made with rich browned butter and sweet toffee bits, delivering a perfect balance of deep caramelized flavor and delightful crunch. These easy-to-make cookies require minimal prep time and bake to a golden crisp perfection, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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
Add-ins
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Place butter in a saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat and melt it completely. Increase heat to medium and stir constantly as the butter sizzles and pops. Scrape the pan’s bottom and swirl the butter. Remove from heat once the sizzling slows and you see brown flecks forming. Pour into a large heatproof bowl and let it cool until fully re-solidified.
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the batter: Once the browned butter has solidified, add both sugars and beat on high speed for about one minute until creamy and well blended. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat again until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the butter and sugar mixture, stirring gently until combined.
- Add toffee bits: Fold in the toffee bits evenly into the dough.
- Scoop and bake: Using a tablespoon, scoop level portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie at least 2 inches apart. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes, until cookies start turning a light golden brown.
- Cool completely: Allow the cookies to cool thoroughly on the baking sheet. They will be soft when warm but will become perfectly crispy once fully cooled.
Notes
- Butter crunch cookies are delightfully thin and crisp, thanks to the browned butter and toffee bits.
- This recipe requires only about 15 minutes of active prep time, making it quick and convenient.
- Cookies will be soft coming out of the oven but develop their signature crisp texture as they cool completely.
- Using parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Adding toffee bits adds sweet caramel-like bursts that complement the browned butter flavor perfectly.
- Recipe is suitable for a variety of occasions, from casual snacks to holiday treats.
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
