30-Minute Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
These buttery cookies combine the rich sweetness of toffee chips with classic chocolate chips for a delightful twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies. The brown sugar creates chewy centers while the edges bake to a perfect golden crisp. Perfect for afternoon treats, bake sales, or holiday cookie exchanges. The combination of toffee and chocolate creates layers of flavor that make these cookies irresistible to both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flourgluten-free flour blend1:1dietarygluten-free
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- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup toffee chipsbutterscotch chips1:1flavoradds dairy
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- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- 2
Beat the butter with both types of sugar until smooth and creamy using either a hand mixer on medium speed or a wooden spoon
- 3
Mix the egg and vanilla into the butter and sugar
- 4
Sift the flour together with the baking soda then mix these into the butter mixture
- 5
Stir in the toffee pieces and chocolate chips until they are dispersed throughout the cookie dough
- 6
Roll small handfuls of the dough into balls
- 7
Place the cookies on the baking sheets leaving enough space between them to allow for spreading
- 8
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes
- 9
Leave the cookies on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool
Tips
Don't overbake - cookies will continue cooking on the hot baking sheet after removal from oven
Room temperature butter is key for proper creaming with sugars for best texture
Space cookies adequately on baking sheets as they will spread during baking
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Cookie dough can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, or shaped cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months
Best served at room temperature, can be warmed briefly for softer texture
Common Mistakes
Don't overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies
Don't skip the cooling time on baking sheet to prevent breaking
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
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General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes, you can freeze shaped cookie balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to baking time.
What if I don't have toffee chips?
You can substitute with butterscotch chips, caramel chips, or even chopped up toffee candy bars for similar flavor.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
Cookies are done when edges are set and lightly golden. Centers may look slightly underbaked but will finish cooking on the hot pan.