English Toffee Cookies Recipe
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful taste of English Toffee Cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for dessert, snack time, or any occasion, these decadent treats are sure to impress your family and friends. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a total time of 1 hour and 25 minutes, you’ll have freshly baked cookies in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, separated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup walnut halves
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 169.6
- Fat: 10.9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2g
- Cholesterol: 29.1mg
- Sodium: 57.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.9g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 8.5g
- Protein: 1.8g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a bowl with a mixer, beat butter with sugar until smoothly blended. |
| 2 | Beat in egg yolk. |
| 3 | Add flour to butter mixture and beat until well mixed. |
| 4 | Evenly press dough into a buttered and floured 10- by 15-inch pan. |
| 5 | In a separate bowl, beat egg white until blended, then spread over dough with a pastry brush. |
| 6 | Sprinkle chopped pecans and walnuts over the dough, then press them in gently. |
| 7 | Bake in a preheated 275°F oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. |
| 8 | Cut while hot into 1 1/2-inch squares using a sharp knife. |
| 9 | Use a small spatula to lift the cookies from the pan and transfer them to a cooling rack. |
| 10 | Let cool completely before serving or storing. |
| 11 | Enjoy these delicious English Toffee Cookies immediately or store them airtight for up to 4 days. Alternatively, you can freeze them to enjoy later. |
Tips:
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Don’t skip pressing the egg white onto the dough; it adds a beautiful shine to the cookies.
- Feel free to customize the nut topping with your favorites, such as almonds or cashews.
- These cookies make a perfect holiday treat or homemade gift for loved ones.
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
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