Why Make This Recipe
If you love cookies that are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, then you’re about to meet your new best friend: the Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookie! These cookies don’t just look cute with their crispy edges and delightful cracks; they come packed with rich toffee bits that add a layer of sweetness that’ll have you reaching for seconds… and thirds. 😋
Let’s be real: who can resist a cookie that’s soft, buttery, and has a sprinkle of sugar on top? Perfect for an afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or just because it’s Tuesday!
How to Make Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies
Baking these cookies is super simple! It doesn’t take rocket science; just a bit of mixing, scooping, and baking. Here’s the gist of what you’ll be doing:
- Preheat that oven and get those pans ready!
- Cream your butter and sugar until they’re besties.
- Mix in those egg yolks and vanilla for flavor town.
- Add baking soda, baking powder, and flour to make the magic happen.
- Toss in those toffee bits like you’re a rockstar chef.
- Bake and sprinkle!
Easy-peasy, right?
Ingredients:
- 1 cup very soft butter (I use salted butter)
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 3 egg yolks (from large eggs)
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 10 ounces toffee bits
- Sugar for sprinkling
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Lightly line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the soft butter and sugar, stirring until creamy and well combined.
- Add in the egg yolks and vanilla, stirring again until mixed.
- Add the baking soda and baking powder. Stir it up until incorporated, then gradually add the flour. Keep mixing until no flour is left hanging around.
- Toss in the toffee bits and stir until everything is well combined—none of those pesky loose bits should be hanging out at the bottom of the bowl!
- Scoop up the dough using a 1½-2 tablespoon ice cream scooper, placing mounds spaced 2 inches apart on the prepared pans. The dough is a little crumbly—don’t worry, it’s supposed to be! Press it in tight; we want these cookies to stick together.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes or until lightly golden brown. When they come out of the oven, sprinkle lightly with sugar (if you want an extra crunch!). Let them chill on the pan for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
How to Serve Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies
These cookies are great on their own, but let’s kick it up a notch! Try serving them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side—if you want to feel like a dessert rock star. 🍦 Or just go classic with milk; it never goes out of style.
How to Store Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies
Got leftovers? Scoop those cookies into an airtight container. They’ll last a week (if they even last that long—good luck!). You can also freeze them for up to three months; just let them cool completely first. No one likes a soggy cookie, amirite?
Tips to Make Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies
- Make sure your butter is very soft—it helps in creating that perfect dough.
- Don’t skip the sugar sprinkle on top; it really elevates the texture!
- When scooping the dough, pack it tightly so your cookies don’t spread too much while baking.
Variation
Wanna switch things up? Try adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough along with the toffee bits for an extra flavor explosion. Or even swap the toffee for crushed candies if you’re feeling festive!
FAQs
1. Can I use unsalted butter?
Absolutely! Just add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
2. What can I substitute for egg yolks?
Try using ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce or a chia seed egg (1 tablespoon chia seeds mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water, let it sit for 5 minutes).
3. How do I know when the cookies are done baking?
Look for a nice golden edge and a soft center—that’s when they’re perfect! They’ll firm up as they cool.
There you have it! These Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies are ready to steal the show at your next baking adventure. Happy baking! 🍪
Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Lightly line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the soft butter and sugar, stirring until creamy and well combined.
- Add in the egg yolks and vanilla, stirring again until mixed.
- Add the baking soda and baking powder. Stir until incorporated, then gradually add the flour.
- Toss in the toffee bits and stir until everything is well combined.
- Scoop up the dough using a 1½-2 tablespoon ice cream scooper, placing mounds spaced 2 inches apart on the prepared pans.
- Press the dough tightly together on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Sprinkle lightly with sugar when they come out of the oven.
- Let them chill on the pan for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.