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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie?

Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie takes about 63 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 48 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie?

Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie has approximately 789.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 93 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookie are Vanilla Wafers, Brown Sugar, Butter, Nestl Toll House Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels, Pecans. See the full list with measurements above.

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