Brown Sugar Skor Toffee Cookies with Cinnamon

Prep: 20 minCook: 12 min3 cookiesmedium
Brown Sugar Skor Toffee Cookies with Cinnamon

Soft, chewy cookies packed with brown sugar richness and crunchy Skor toffee pieces. The addition of cinnamon adds warmth while the overnight chilling develops deep flavors and makes slicing effortless. Perfect for cookie exchanges, lunch boxes, or whenever you crave that irresistible toffee crunch. The make-ahead nature makes these ideal for busy bakers who want homemade cookies without the fuss.

Ingredients

Yield: 3 cookies
  • 1 cup butter, softened
    hard margarine1:1dairy-freedairy-free

    Use hard margarine for dairy-free version

    Full guide →
  • 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup skor toffee pieces
    chopped almonds1:1nutgluten-freeadds tree_nuts

    Traditional alternative suggested by Jean Pare

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter and brown sugar together in large bowl

  2. 2

    Beat in eggs one at a time

  3. 3

    Add vanilla and mix

  4. 4

    Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and toffee pieces

  5. 5

    Divide dough in half and shape into rolls

  6. 6

    Line empty foil boxes with plastic wrap

  7. 7

    Spoon cookie dough into boxes, packing well in corners

  8. 8

    Refrigerate overnight or until ready to bake

  9. 9

    Slice 1/4 inch thick

  10. 10

    Arrange on parchment lined cookie sheet

  11. 11

    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until browned

Tips

Tip 1

Pack dough firmly into foil boxes to prevent air pockets and ensure clean slicing

Tip 2

Chill dough overnight for easier handling and better flavor development

Tip 3

Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even browning

Good to Know

Storage

Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week

Make Ahead

Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months

Serve With

Serve at room temperature with milk or coffee

Common Mistakes

Watch

Pack dough firmly in boxes to avoid air pockets during slicing

Watch

Don't overbake to maintain chewy texture

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

butter
hard margarine1:1dairy-freedairy-free

Use hard margarine for dairy-free version

Full guide →

Gluten-Free Swaps

skor toffee pieces
chopped almonds1:1nutgluten-freeadds tree_nuts

Traditional alternative suggested by Jean Pare

Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes, wrap shaped dough logs tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw slightly before slicing and baking.

What if I don't have foil boxes for shaping?

Shape dough into logs on plastic wrap, roll tightly, and twist ends. Refrigerate until firm enough to slice cleanly.

How long do these cookies keep?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.