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My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Chocolate Chip Cookies
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5.0 (450)|(2 Reviews)Buttery chocolate chip cookies loaded with crunchy English toffee bits and flaky sea salt.
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By Jeanette Hurt (Recipe Developer)•Published May 23, 2026
⏱ 25 mins
Simply Recipes / Jeanette Hurt🔥 190 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Caramelized toffee adds crunch and rich butterscotch flavor.
- Flaky sea salt on top balances the sweet chocolate.
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My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adding 3/4 cup of Heath English toffee bits into your standard chocolate chip cookie dough melts into golden caramelized pockets while baking, creating irresistible chewy centers and crisp, buttery edges. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings12 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour & 1 tsp baking soda & 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
- 3/4 cup brown sugar & 1/2 cup granulated sugar & 2 eggs & 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks & 3/4 cup Heath toffee bits
- Flaky sea salt (like Maldon) for sprinkling
Directions
1
Cream butter and sugars
Beat cooled browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
2
Fold in chocolate and toffee
Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chunks and toffee bits.
3
Bake until golden
Scoop 2-tablespoon dough balls onto parchment. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 9–11 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Browning the butter first gives these cookies a deep, nutty bakery flavor that complements the toffee.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories190 kcal
Protein2g
Carbs24g
Total Fat10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
