Description
These Toffee Icebox Cookies are buttery, crisp, and filled with bits of crunchy caramelized toffee in every bite. Perfect for the holidays or a quick anytime treat, they’re the ideal make-ahead dessert. The icebox method allows you to prep the dough, chill it, and slice whenever you’re ready to bake! This easy recipe fits into so many occasions—from quick breakfast cookies to holiday dessert trays. If you’re looking for breakfast ideas, easy recipes, snack food ideas, or dinner dessert ideas, this one ticks all the boxes!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup toffee bits
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Fold in the toffee bits and optional nuts evenly throughout the dough.
6. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a 2-inch wide log. Wrap in plastic wrap.
7. Chill the dough logs in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
9. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place them 2 inches apart on the sheets.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
11. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
12. Serve or store once completely cooled.
Notes
Chill the dough fully to ensure perfect slicing and prevent overspreading.
For more visual appeal, press extra toffee bits on top before baking.
You can freeze the dough and bake directly from frozen; just add 1–2 minutes to bake time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg