Description

Crinkly Crackly Butter Toffee Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat for any caramel lover. These cookies boast a soft, chewy center with crisp edges, making them the perfect indulgence alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or simply enjoying at home, their unique buttery toffee flavor and charming crinkles set them apart from standard cookie recipes. With just a handful of simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you can whip up a batch that yields 24–28 cookies, ensuring there’s plenty to share—or keep all to yourself!

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup toffee bits
¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
Gently stir in toffee bits.
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and tops are slightly crinkled.
Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.