This recipe is based on widely shared toffee‑studded sugar cookie styles (rich, buttery, chewy, and full of buttery toffee pieces) with textures similar to cookies from sweet shops.
🍪 Toffee Dream Cookies (Sugar Cookie Shoppe‑Style)
Ingredients (Makes ~24–30 cookies)
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1¼ cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups all‑purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1–1½ cups toffee bits (Heath or Skor style)
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Optional: ½ cup brown sugar (for deeper caramel flavor)
🍴 Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. -
Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat softened butter with sugar (and brown sugar if using) until light and fluffy. -
Add Eggs & Vanilla
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. -
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. -
Make the Dough
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. -
Add Toffee
Fold in the toffee bits gently so they are evenly distributed. -
Scoop & Bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared pans, leaving space for spreading.
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. -
Cool
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍪 Tips for Best Results
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Soft & Chewy Texture: Do not overbake — centers should still look slightly soft when you pull them out.
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Toffee Bits: If your toffee bits are large, chop them slightly so they distribute better in the dough.
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Extra Chewy: Chill the dough 30 minutes before baking to thicken and prevent overspreading.
🍯 Optional Add‑Ins & Enhancements
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Sea Salt Finish: Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top right after baking for sweet‑salty perfection.
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Chocolate Swirls: Mix in a handful of chocolate chips with the toffee bits.
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Brown Butter: Brown the butter before creaming for deeper caramel flavor.
Would you like me to tailor this to gluten‑free, keto, or big bakery‑style jumbo cookies? 🍪😋