Decadent Toffee Butter Slice-and-Bake Cookies
These Decadent Toffee Butter Slice-and-Bake Cookies are the perfect combination of rich buttery flavor and delightful toffee crunch. Ideal for busy bakers, this recipe allows you to prepare the dough in advance, refrigerate or freeze it, and bake fresh cookies whenever the craving strikes. With just a few simple ingredients, these delicious cookies are sure to become a favorite for gatherings, snacks, or a sweet treat after dinner. Share them during holidays or festive occasions and watch them disappear in no time!
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Servings
100
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
sugar
1 cup
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
egg
1 (room temperature)
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups (spooned & leveled)
Heath toffee pieces
1 cup
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and smooth.
3
Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until fully incorporated. If the dough appears too crumbly, add warm water one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
4
Gently fold in the Heath toffee pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5
Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper, shape each portion into a log approximately 6.5 inches long and 1.5 inches in diameter.
6
Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or until the dough is firm and sliceable.
7
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8
Once dough is firm, remove it from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick cookies.
9
Place the sliced cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
11
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12
Store any remaining dough in the refrigerator for a few weeks or freeze for several months, ready for future baking.
Nutrition Information
6g
Fat
12g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Toffee Butter Slice-and-Bake Cookies?
These are rich, buttery cookies with a toffee crunch that can be prepared in advance, chilled, and sliced for fresh baking.
What are the main ingredients for this recipe?
The main ingredients are butter, sugar, vanilla extract, a room temperature egg, all-purpose flour, and Heath toffee pieces.
How much butter is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of softened butter.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
When should I add the egg and vanilla?
Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract after creaming the butter and sugar, mixing until smooth.
How should I measure the flour?
The recipe recommends using 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour that has been spooned and leveled.
What should I do if the cookie dough is too crumbly?
If the dough is too crumbly, gradually stir in warm water one teaspoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
How do I incorporate the toffee pieces?
Gently fold in the Heath toffee pieces after the flour is incorporated to ensure they are evenly distributed.
How is the dough shaped for chilling?
Divide the dough into two portions and shape each into a log approximately 6.5 inches long and 1.5 inches in diameter.
What should I wrap the dough logs in?
You should wrap each dough log tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper.
How long does the dough need to refrigerate?
The dough needs to refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or until it is firm and easy to slice.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
How thick should I slice the cookies?
Once the dough is firm, remove it from the refrigerator and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
How much space should be between the cookies on the sheet?
Place the sliced cookies on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
How long do the cookies take to bake?
The cookies should bake for approximately 8 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done?
The cookies are finished when the edges are lightly browned.
Where should the cookies cool?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How long can I store the raw dough in the refrigerator?
The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for a few weeks.
Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes, the dough can be frozen for several months, making it perfect for future baking.
How many calories are in one cookie?
There are 100 calories per cookie.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie contains 6 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 12 grams of carbohydrates per cookie.
How much protein does one cookie provide?
Each cookie provides 1 gram of protein.
What type of cookies are these considered?
They are categorized as icebox or slice-and-bake cookies.
Are these cookies suitable for holidays?
Yes, they are ideal for holidays, festive occasions, or as a sweet treat after dinner.
How many ingredients are in the recipe?
There are a total of 6 ingredients in this recipe.
What brand of toffee is suggested?
The recipe specifically mentions Heath toffee pieces.
Is this a good recipe for busy bakers?
Yes, because the dough can be made in advance and kept in the fridge or freezer.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include dessert, baking, toffee, make ahead, easy recipes, and holiday cookies.