Description
Indulge in these thick and chewy chocolate toffee cookies, packed with rich cocoa and delightful toffee chunks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 8 to 10 ounces chocolate-covered toffee chunks
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the cookies.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the cold butter, brown sugar, and regular sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes. This step is essential to incorporate air and give the cookies a tender texture.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until the batter is smooth and fully combined, ensuring an even texture throughout the dough.
- Gradually add the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt to the wet mixture. Gently fold them in until just combined, being careful not to over-mix to maintain cookie softness.
- Gently stir the chocolate-covered toffee chunks into the dough, distributing them evenly for delicious bursts of flavor in every bite.
- Roll the dough into large balls weighing about 6 ounces each. This large size creates the signature thick and chewy texture. Place the balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet with enough space between them to spread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. The cookies should appear slightly underbaked; they will firm up as they cool, resulting in a fudgy interior with a crisp outer crust.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This step helps them set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For extra chocolate flavor, you can add chocolate chips.
- Adjust baking time for smaller or bigger cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg