Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie Recipe

A nostalgic Christmas cookie recipe straight from a 1986 Pillsbury coupon flier! This irresistible treat features a buttery wafer crust, a rich toffee layer, and decadent semi-sweet chocolate chips, all topped with crunchy nuts. A family favorite for decades, these cookies are guaranteed to disappear fast. Get ready for a holiday baking tradition that will become your new obsession!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
Calories 789.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie

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How to Make Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. **Cookie Base:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups wafer crumbs and ½ cup packed brown sugar. Stir in ½ cup melted unsalted butter until evenly moistened.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes.
  5. **Toffee Layer:** In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed brown sugar.
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
  7. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Immediately pour the toffee mixture evenly over the baked cookie base.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes.
  10. Let stand for 2 minutes.
  11. **Chocolate Layer:** Sprinkle 1 cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels evenly over the toffee layer.
  12. Let stand for 2-3 minutes, until the morsels are shiny and softened.
  13. Spread the softened chocolate evenly with a spatula.
  14. Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or your favorite).
  15. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cookies to firm up completely.
  16. Cut into squares or break into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

252g

Fat

162g

Carbs

22g

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