Description

These chewy brown sugar oatmeal cookies with toffee bits are a simple, 5-ingredient family favorite that comes together in under 30 minutes. They offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty with a soft center and crisp edges.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar
½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (160g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup (150g) toffee bits
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix with a fork or wooden spoon until smooth and well-blended.
Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
Add the flour and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
Fold in the rolled oats and toffee bits until evenly distributed.
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft.
Let cookies sit on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Butter should be softened, not melted. Do not overbake to maintain chewiness. Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes for better texture. Toffee bits can be substituted with chopped Skor or Heath bars. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 120
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

Keywords: oatmeal cookies, brown sugar cookies, toffee cookies, easy dessert, family favorite, chewy cookies, 5-ingredient recipe