Description
Turn your favorite classic dessert into an irresistible handheld treat with these Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies. These cookies are rich, chewy, and spiced to perfection, topped with a creamy toffee buttercream frosting and finished with a luscious toffee drizzle. Whether you need quick holiday cookies, easy dessert ideas, or indulgent food ideas for your next party, this recipe is your go-to. It’s the perfect blend of festive flavor and homemade comfort, ideal for cozy baking sessions.
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup Medjool dates, chopped and pitted
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in chopped dates.
5. Chill dough for 30 minutes, then scoop into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
7. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Beat butter for frosting until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream. Beat until fluffy.
9. Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies.
10. Prepare drizzle by melting butter and brown sugar, then add cream and salt.
11. Drizzle over cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
Always let cookies cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.
If the toffee sauce thickens too much, reheat it gently before drizzling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sticky toffee cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, baking ideas