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    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies

    Published: Oct 1, 2019 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies! www.modernhoney.com #toffeecookies #milkchocolatetoffeecookies #saucepancookies

    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies

    Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies!

    I couldn't even begin to count how many different types of cookies my kids have tried.  They are my ultimate guinea pigs and I have taught them to be brutally honest taste testers.  When my oldest son, Mason, tried these cookies he declared these Browned Butter Chocolate Toffee Cookies his new favorite cookie. I consider that a big deal since I basically make cookies almost every single day.

    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies! www.modernhoney.com #toffeecookies #milkchocolatetoffeecookies #saucepancookies

    One of my go-to cookies has been my MJ's Top Secret Chocolate Chip Cookies. It has been one of my signature cookies since 2003.  It is a brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe made in a saucepan. No mixer required. Since these have been such a hit for over 16 years, I wanted to use that same recipe and add milk chocolate toffee bits to it and make them even better. The Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookie Recipe was born!

    These Brown Butter Toffee Cookies begin with lightly browning the butter and then adding brown sugar and sugar and mixing it until it is completely smooth and all of the sugars are dissolved. Instead of creaming the butter and sugar together, this method allows the hot butter to dissolve the sugars. The key is to take the time to really incorporate the butter and sugar together. It usually takes me several minutes of stirring with a wooden spoon to get it completely smooth.

    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies! www.modernhoney.com #toffeecookies #milkchocolatetoffeecookies #saucepancookies

    Since the butter to flour ratio is high, these will be a thinner chocolate chip toffee cookie. These are so buttery with hints of brown butter toffee notes and creamy milk chocolate. The flavor in these cookies is out-of-this-world!

    I love to use a mix of Guittard mix chocolate chips and Heath Bar Milk Chocolate Toffee Bits.  You can even chop up a Heath Bar to sprinkle on the top of the cookies after rolling them into balls.

    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies! www.modernhoney.com #toffeecookies #milkchocolatetoffeecookies #saucepancookies

    This cookie dough may be chilled since chilling cooking dough is always recommended to maximize the flavor. However, I suggest rolling the dough into balls first and then chilling it.  If not, this dough can become a little crumbly if not brought to room temperature first before rolling them.

    How to make the Best Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies:

    1. Make sure the butter is completely melted. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. It needs to be melted but don’t let it boil or the liquid will start to evaporate.  It’s important to get the butter hot and melted before adding the sugars so they can completely dissolve.
    2. Remove from heat and add the sugars while the butter is hot and stir for at least 2-3 minutes until it looks glossy and smooth. This is a key step to ensure the sugars are incorporated and completely smooth.
    3. Let the butter-sugar mixture chill for at least 5-7 minutes in the refrigerator before adding the egg and egg yolk or you will end up with cooked eggs! No bueno. Don't let it chill too long or you will end up with a hard block of sugar.  If you do forget it in the refrigerator, just put it over some heat and let it melt down again.
    4. Make sure the dough is cool enough (by placing a clean finger into the dough to check temperature) before adding the chocolate or you will end up with brownies. ????
    5. Roll the cookie dough into balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheets. I suggest using only light colored baking sheets. This will allow even baking and ensure the bottom of the cookies don't become too browned.

    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies! www.modernhoney.com #toffeecookies #milkchocolatetoffeecookies #saucepancookies

    My favorite baking tools:

    Light Colored Baking Sheets
    Wooden Spoon
    Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
    Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
    Parchment Paper Baking Sheets

    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies! www.modernhoney.com #toffeecookies #milkchocolatetoffeecookies #saucepancookies

    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies! www.modernhoney.com #toffeecookies #milkchocolatetoffeecookies #saucepancookies

    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies

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    Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies Buttery rich milk chocolate chip cookies with milk chocolate covered toffee pieces. You are going to fall in love with these browned butter milk chocolate chip toffee cookies! 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24

    Equipment

    • kitchenaid mixer
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper baking sheets
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • spatula set
    • turner
    • cookie scoop

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Butter
    • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
    • ½ cup Sugar
    • 1 large Egg
    • 1 large Egg Yolk
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 2 ⅓ cups Flour
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • (1) 8-ounce pkg. Heath Milk Chocolate Toffee Bits
    • ¾ to 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
    • Heath Bar (chopped into pieces, optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Once completely melted, add sugars and turn off heat. Whisk or stir with a wooden spoon until butter-sugar mixture looks glossy and smooth - about 2-3 minutes.
    • Let cool to room temperature. This can be left out at room temperature until cool or place in refrigerator for 5-7 minutes. You don't want it to be hot when adding the eggs. After it is cooled enough, add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and stir well to combine.
    • Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in milk chocolate toffee bits and milk chocolate chips.
    • Place golf ball size mounds of cookie dough on parchment paper lined baking sheets. If using chopped Heath Bar, place chunks into the cookie dough balls. Bake until cookies are golden brown, 11-13 minutes. Allow cookies to set for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire rack.
    Keyword milk chocolate toffee cookies
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    Comments

    1. Missy

      December 20, 2022 at 8:09 am

      Going to make these today!

      Reply
    2. Si

      March 07, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Toffee adds the perfect crunch. I could eat these cookies everyday if I could!

      Reply
    3. Janet

      May 12, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Made the cookies (w/toffee) today! Did not alter the recipe in any way. I had some thoughts as to doing so then decided not to. Am I ever glad I didn’t WONDERFULLY DELICIOUS ????????????????

      Reply
    4. Rachel

      May 06, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      Made it the first time. Although my sugar did not melt completely (weird sugar), it turned out so yummy. Gonna make another batch tonight, how long can I store the cookie dough on the fridge? Wanted to bake a dozen at a time. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Cathy Franklin

      March 23, 2020 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      I just made these out of curiosity for my family and I, and these are the most delicious homemade cookies I've ever made or eaten!! it's already a new family favorite, and I cannot wait to make these for every party I go to 🙂 absolutely delicious!!

      Reply
    6. Annie Gramson

      October 14, 2019 at 6:57 am

      5 stars
      I made this turkey chili recipe last night and everyone loved it.
      My husband would prefer to eat red meat 7 nights a week, so I’m always on the lookout for a main dish that is both satisfying and doesn’t include red meat.
      When my husband asked what was for dinner and I told him turkey chili, he made a sour face, but after he tried it, he was happy.
      I asked if he would be happy to see this once a month as part of our normal rotation and he said yes.
      I followed the recipe exactly and put it in the slow cooker for several hours.
      I’m glad to have a new recipe for the monthly rotation, and this is also very economical.
      Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Janie Bechdolt

      October 02, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      I made these cookies and they were delicious! I followed the recipe but added some semi-sweet chips because we like a mix of chocolate. I did make them into balls and rolled the tops in coarsely chopped Heath bars before refrigerating. I baked them for about 13 minutes at 325 degrees. They were perfect!

      Reply
    8. Deanne

      October 02, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Is salted butter okay to be used. ? And what toffee items can be used , I live in Canada and we don’t have that brand

      Reply

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