Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of these Bourbon Toffee Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. Each cookie features the irresistible flavor of toffee combined with crunchy pecans, creating a chewy texture that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Made without any pork or alcohol, they are a deliciously approachable dessert option for everyone. Add your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for a personal twist, and enjoy the simple yet satisfying process of baking these delightful cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup fruit juice or vinegar (as bourbon substitute)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces toffee chips
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces (chopped small)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add melted butter, fruit juice or vinegar, egg, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in toffee chips and pecans.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; let cool on sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
