My favorite cookies just got even better with brown butter and toffee! Giant, Chewy Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies – pretty much the most amazing cookie ever!
A couple of nights ago I had the strongest craving for chocolate chip cookies. But not just ANY chocolate chip cookie. What I wanted was a Giant, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie because, well, they are the bestest! There is something about chocolate chip cookies that is just so comforting and amazing and makes me oh-so happy. Had a bad day? Eat a cookie. Celebrating something? Time to eat a cookie. The boys went to bed on time? Bake some cookies. And then eat one.
As I was pulling out the ingredients it occurred to me that I should try my recipe with brown butter. I’ve long been a HUGE fan of brown butter cookies and for some reason, had yet to try it with my very favorite cookie recipe. I got the butter browning and pulled out my tub of “baking stuff” where I happened across about 3,067 half-used bags of chocolate chips, toffee bits, caramel bits, etc.
I called over to Chris who was sitting on the couch to find out what sounded good for the cookies. Now Chris is ALWAYS up for cookies and he is usually a strict “only chocolate chips” guy but we compromised and went with Heath toffee bits and a combination of milk chocolate and semi-sweet chips.
Now this particular recipe requires an hour of chilling (pure torture!) so we sat down to watch Under the Dome. The house was already smelling amazing from the brown butter and after about 45 minutes I decided it was close enough and pulled the dough out a few minutes early because I. Just. Could. Not. Wait. Another. Second. Fifteen minutes later I was pouring myself a glass of milk and enjoying perhaps the greatest cookie I have ever had in my life. Ever.
These are now officially my new favorite cookie.
Soft and chewy and incredibly tender on the inside. Slightly crunchy on the outside and did I mention giant?? Yes. Like big enough that you really only want to eat one and then you feel so good about yourself because you only ate one that it’s pretty easy to convince yourself that you need to make these more often because you have developed amazing self control and will only eat one cookie.
Or is that just me??
Anyways. you want these. Trust me. Reece and Bryce assured me that these were AMAZING. I asked Reece “Are they good?” His response? “Mommy. These are not good…they’re amazing!” Love that little guy!
Giant, Chewy, Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips or a combination of chips
- 1 cup Heath toffee bits
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, corn starch) and sift together.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. The butter will start to foam and then start browning. You will be able to smell a nutty aroma when it's ready. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Do not burn!
- Cream butter with sugars together in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in the vanilla and then add in the egg and egg yolk and continue beating until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and toffee bits.
- Put the dough in the refrigerator for an hour to chill.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Space cookies about 3 inches apart and bake for 15 to 17 minutes.
- The cookies are done when the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire racks to finish cooling.
- Enjoy!
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Katie Vigil says
Made these the other day and they ARE amazing. The only thing I changed was using butterscotch chips instead of chocolate chips. They were wonderful. Thank you for this recipe.
Tally in hindi says
This looks amazing!
Cathy says
Made the dough last night and the cookies today. The dough alone tasted incredible! My cookies turned out looking exactly like the ones pictured. I filled my 1/4 cup measuring cup and ended up with 22 cookies. My only quibble is that perhaps the cookie was a bit too ‘sugary’ as Donna mentioned above. Needs a bit more structure or something to the final product. Overall, though, they were wonderful and I will definitely make them again.
Donna says
I made these last night and they were really good! Maybe a touch to sugary? (Not complaining about the taste cause they were good!) Can I cut down on the sugar at all? I had doubled the recipe so added 2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup white sugar. Thanks!!
Esmee says
Yum made these today! I had only 5 ozs of butter so substituted with a little olive oil. The dough seemed quite dry and hard so I poured a smidge of heavy cream. Worked out nicely!
Michele says
Hi
My cookies turned out on the hard side. The dough prior to cooking was drier than the dough of my usual chocolate chip cookie recipe. The cookies taste great and I will definitely try them again. Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Try under baking by a few minutes Michele. It could just be a difference in ovens. Glad you liked the taste!!
Natasha_Jax says
These look so good, I couldn’t wait to try them. Just made the dough & it’s chilling!
Laurie says
I can’t wait to make these! I have everything except the corn starch. If I omit that will they still turn out ok?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yep! They still turn out amazing Laurie – enjoy!
Made From Pinterest says
This looks AMAZING. Me and the husband are salivating. The texture is PERFECT!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thank you!
Desiree @ The36thAvenue says
Oh my dear… Looking good! Thank you so much for linking up with The Party Bunch… I am pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for the pin Desiree!
Sandy says
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I’ve been looking to perfect the chocolate chip cookie and this is by far the best recipe! I’ve made them more than I should and it’s a family favorite! I put them in ball form before refrigerating them and that really helps take some of the sweat out of forming them after refrigeration. I also freeze some of the cookie balls for a snack to share with my husband after the kiddies goto bed; always a nice treat! Thank you, thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I am so happy to hear that Sandy! You just made my day 🙂 Great idea forming the balls before refrigerating too – so smart!
NJ Mom says
Recipe looks great but can it be made as a cookie bar?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried it as a bar cookie but you definitely should be able to! Enjoy!
Kellie says
Hi, these look amazing and I couldn’t wait to try them. I’m not sure if I did something wrong, but my cookie dough is crumbly. Is this normal? Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It shouldn’t be crumbly. When you squish the dough together in your hand does it not stick together?
Kellie says
Hi Trish, the dough was a bit dry when I put in fridge to chill. When I took it out to bake, I had to form into balls to get it to stay together. I think I may have used too much flour (I didn’t spoon it into measuring cup like I always do, I scooped it out) or toffee bits, not sure. Probably just me since it doesn’t seem like anyone else has had a problem with it. They tasted great and I will definitely give them a try again. Thanks for you quick reply!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m glad they still tasted good Kellie! Maybe next time start with 1/4 cup less flour and if it looks like it can use it – go ahead and add it in. Thanks for letting me know how they turned out!
Julie says
Just make the dough and popped in fridge and mine too was a bit crumbly. Glad to see that it wasn’t just me! I’m sure after they bake, they will be fine!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yep! So glad you’re making these Julie!
Alicia says
I cannot wait to try these! I have been searching for the perfect choc chip cookie and was just telling hubby earlier this weekend I was going on a quest and baking then I found your site! I love heath but I think I want to try these with only different choc chips first. If I omit the heath, should I double amount of choc chips or leave it at 1C?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Alicia! I would increase the chocolate chips to 1 1/2 cups if you omit the Heath. Thanks so much for stopping by!
sheila says
WOW. i think my search for the perfect chocolate chip cookie is finally over. i made 2 small changes out of personal preference, but these were the most amazing cookies…they stayed thick and soft!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed the recipe Sheila! I was just telling my little sister on the phone yesterday that she REALLY needs to try this recipe 🙂 So glad you stopped by!
Kris says
I made these the other day and they were truly AMAZING! My new favorite for sure. Thanks
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That makes me so happy Kris! SO, SO glad you enjoyed the recipe and thank you for the sweet comment! Have a great week!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I made cookie bars the other day with brown butter and toffee (and dulce de leche) and both my mom and I said they were the best thing I’ve ever made. Haha! They sound so similar…which means I need to try them, to test! 😉 Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh man! Those bars sound amazing!! Thanks for the pin Rachel!
Liz Fourez says
Brown Butter Toffee… You are speaking my language girl!! Yum!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
YES! Thanks Liz!
Kristen Duke says
Chewy cookies are my favorite!! You can’t go wrong with chocolate chips and toffee either!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
These look awesome, Trish!! I love anything with toffee. And, this may be super random, but I love the blue towel you used in your photos. Do you mind sharing where it’s from? I just love its color.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kristi! I think I bought that one at World Market – pretty sure anyways 🙂 It’s totally my color so I had to buy it!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
Wow, you had me a giant cookie, lol! But really, this cookie sounds SO yummy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Lyuba! This brown butter stuff is addicting 🙂
Mackenzie @ Cheerios and Lattes says
Love brown butter cookies; these look delicious Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh me too! Sooo good! Thanks Mackenzie!
Ginger says
Wow! Those look amazing! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Ginger!
Laura@bakinginpyjamas says
I love big cookies, these look great! Visiting from Time to Sparkle.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Ooh me too!! So glad you stopped by Laura!
Tanya says
These sound delicious! I love Heath bars! Visiting from the link up.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Tanya! So glad you stopped by!
Meg Robins (@SweetTwist_Meg) says
OMG. These look and sound amazing!! I know these would be my new favorite.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Meg! They’re definitely mine 🙂
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Mmmm…I could REALLY go for one of these right now. And a tall glass of milk!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I totally need to make another batch ASAP 🙂
Allie | Baking A Moment says
Oh, Trish, those cookies look fabulous! That looks like my kinda cookie for sure! I am a cookie connisseur, and I can see that those are nice and thick but chewy and soft. Love! I will definitely be trying out your recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You’re going to love them Allie – truly the perfect cookie! Thanks so much!
carrian says
oh my goodness! Those look fantastic!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Carrian!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Oh this cookie looks amazing Trish. Want want want!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Aimee!
Deborah says
Trish, does the fact that the butter is melted change the consistency of the dough? I can’t picture how well it would “cream” with the sugars. I suppose this is why you would chill the dough. I can’t wait to make these, but I think I might try it by letting the browned butter gel first before the creaming stage. Love your site and your creativity!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It really doesn’t Deborah. I put my butter in when it’s fully melted, but cooled slightly. Chilling the dough really makes it firm up and also helps them bake up super pretty. Let me know how it goes if you let the butter come back to a semi-solid state. Thanks Deborah!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Giant toffee chocolate chip cookies? You just made me do the happy dance! These are perfect, Trish! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Julie! “Giant” and “Cookie” are two words that always make me want to do a happy dance 🙂
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
I became OBSESSED with brown butter in culinary school. It truly makes everything butter..I mean better!!! I can only imagine how amazing these cookies taste.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh it’s amazing Meghan!! Thank you!
Amanda Whitfield says
How many cookies does this make?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sorry about that Amanda! It makes one dozen if you make them GIANT 🙂 Have a wonderful Sunday!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
They sound amazing! I love the toffee and chocolate combo! And the smell of browned butter is intoxicating – what a long wait that 45 minutes must have been!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Lindsay! These cookies were seriously good 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
Kathy says
These cookies look fabulous! Browned butter is amazing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh it is seriously the best thing EVER! Thanks Kathy!
tanya says
You are right Trish, cookies make everything better! I’ve never tried brown butter. I have to try these cookies!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes you do Tanya! You’ll love them! Promise 🙂
Mary Clay @ Cooking with the King says
Mmm. Browned butter? Chocolate? Heath bar? Cookies? Magic words, I tell you. Yum!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Definitely my love language here 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Heather @ French Press says
you had me at giant, but the brown butter made me fall in love!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Heather! These cookies seriously blew my mind – SO good!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
I just made a very similar cookie this afternoon, Trish! Great minds think alike 😉 Brown butter IS the best.thing.ever. I’m loving this combo! Boys went to bed on time is a fantastic reason to make and eat a cookie 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh yum Becca! Yeah. Brown butter is my new love. Thanks for stopping by!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Brown butter cookies are my FAVORITE. These are gorgeous Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Dorothy!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Trish they look amazing! I love browned butter in cookies and have a tendency to have my cookies not bake up quite as thick if I used melted butter rather than creaming it, but clearly you have the secrets down pat because they look absolutely perfect. Love Heath bits, too! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Averie! These cookies are really incredible – can’t wait to make them again 🙂 Thank you so much for the pin! Have a great weekend!
Kristi says
I have never made brown butter before, for whatever reason the thought of trying to make it scares me 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Don’t be scared Kristi – it’s really easy! Just make sure you’re watching it so it doesn’t get burned and you’re all good 🙂