Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Bourbon Toffee Cookies, where sweet toffee bits meet crunchy nuts in a soft and chewy cookie base. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Their unique flavor profile, enhanced by a hint of bourbon substitute, will captivate cookie lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, you’ll find yourself reaching for these treats time and again. Serve them alongside coffee or ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup fruit juice or broth (as bourbon substitute)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces toffee chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add melted butter, fruit juice (or broth), egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in toffee chips and pecans.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until slightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg