Description
Celebrate the holidays with Toffee Crunch Tree Cookies! These festive tree-shaped treats combine buttery toffee bits, a hint of chocolate, and a cheerful green hue. Perfect for holiday baking with loved ones or gifting, these cookies bring flavor and fun to your celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and green food coloring, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in toffee bits and mini chocolate chips (if using).
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out cookies with tree-shaped cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with extra toffee bits.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the sheet.
- Customize with different colors or additional mix-ins like nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
