Brown Butter Toffee Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup Marie's Butter Crunch ,bits and pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heart, melt the butter until it foams. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat until well combined.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until smooth and creamy.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the crushed Butter Crunch pieces and pecans if using.
7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, line baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. ENJOY!

Recipe & photo adapted from recipepioneer.com