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Chocolate Toffee Cookies

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Last week I was at the market and heading to the checkout when a bin of holiday baking items on $1 clearance happened to jump in my path. Jackpot! The top of the bin was full of different varieties of chocolate chips which of course I purchased in excess, including Heath Toffee Bits – double jackpot!

At least, I thought so, until I got home. I slid open my pantry drawer and realized that I already have a pretty impressive stash of Heath Toffee Bits bordering on excessive. So instead of stuffing the new bags into the overflowing drawer, I left them on the counter as a reminder to bake something.

I don’t know how it slipped my mind that Brian is obsessive about keeping the counter tops clean. Within about 2 hours, he was questioning the massive mountain of toffee goodness taking over the counter top. I decided to appease both his OCD tendencies and his chocolate craving by whipping up Chocolate Toffee Cookies.

Let’s face it. I also didn’t want him to see the amount of chocolate chips and toffee bits hiding behind the closed pantry doors as he searched for a spot to put the counter top offenders. Chocolate Toffee Cookies to the rescue, two-fold!

These chocolate cookies are pillowy soft. The addition of velvety ganache and buttery Heath Toffee Bits adds just the right amount of texture and richness.

Need to sway your honey from that quickly-increasing mound of laundry or the trash bag you forgot to take out? Bake these cookies and make time to enjoy them together. The housework can wait – especially for chocolate and toffee goodness.

Small bowl of melted chocolate and a bowl of crushed Heath bar next to Heath cookies and a spoon on a stone surface

Chocolate Toffee Cookies

Yield: about 30 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Ganache

  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 3 ounces heavy cream
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Topping

  • 1 cup Heath Toffee Bits

Instructions

To Make the Cookies

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
2. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and mix well to combine.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt, and whisk until incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar, mixing on low until fully mixed.
4. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 2 hours. This will make the dough easier to handle.
5. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

To Make the Ganache

1. Once cookies are cooled, prepare the ganache. In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, combine the corn syrup and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and add the chocolate. Stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Allow the ganache to cool for about 5 minutes before topping the cookies

To Top the Cookies

1. Top each cookie with a teaspoon full of ganache, spreading it around to create an even layer. Sprinkle each cookie with Heath Toffee Bits

Notes

- You may have a little ganache recipe left over depending on how much you choose to top your cookies with.

Storage

- The Chocolate Toffee Cookies are best served the day that they are made. Store cookies in a single layer within an airtight container.

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Maryam

Saturday 17th of May 2014

Hello, these look amazing and I can't wait to make them!! Where do you find the Health Toffee Bits though?

Angelina

Tuesday 1st of January 2013

I actually made these yesterday for a New Years Party. They were so delicious and so chewy. I will definitely be making these cookies again. Thank you!

MBA

Friday 4th of January 2013

Angelina- I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for stopping by and providing your feedback - have a great day! -Jamie

Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking

Thursday 25th of October 2012

I love when I find my favorite baking needs on sale, toffee chips being one of them. These cookies look amazing Jamie, thanks for sharing. Just linked to them in my 100 chocolate recipes from 100 bloggers

susan

Friday 3rd of August 2012

these look amazing. I love all the components, especially the ganache. I am going to attmept to recreate these in a gluten free version. So obsessed that I waking up extra early tomorrow am to bake and create! Thanks for sharing!

Fallan

Monday 30th of January 2012

Love this recipe! Can't wait to try it! www.facebook.com/opacafe

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