Brown Butter Caramel Crunch Cookies (Print Version)
Nutty brown butter cookies with gooey caramel, crunchy toffee, and chocolate chips for the ultimate indulgent treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter
02 - 2 tablespoons milk
→ Sugars
03 - 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
→ Baking Essentials
05 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
07 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Mix-ins
11 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
12 - 3/4 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies, chopped
13 - 3/4 cup toffee bits
14 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until foaming subsides and butter turns deep golden with a nutty aroma, approximately 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
03 - Add dark brown sugar and granulated sugar to the cooled brown butter. Whisk thoroughly until completely smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and milk. Mix until fully blended and smooth.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
06 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
07 - Gently fold in chocolate chips, caramel bits, and toffee bits until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
08 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
09 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear slightly underbaked. This ensures a chewy, tender texture.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The brown butter creates a depth of flavor you cannot get from regular butter
- Three different textures make every bite interesting and completely addictive
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- Browning butter takes patience but watch it closely because it goes from perfect to burnt in seconds
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
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- Use a light colored saucepan so you can see the butter changing color
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing up