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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies blend soft, chewy texture with luscious toffee and buttery frosting, perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 113 g Unsalted Butter Provides moisture and a rich flavor; substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 200 g Dark Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and depth due to molasses content; regular brown sugar can yield a milder taste.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients and provides richness; no substitute recommended for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor; use pure vanilla for the best taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Molasses Adds moisture and distinctive flavor; can be substituted with honey, but with a flavor difference.
  • 200 g All-Purpose Flour Forms the cookie structure; a gluten-free flour blend can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent for texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice essence.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Complements the cinnamon with aromatic depth.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Buttercream Frosting Adds decoration and sweetness; can be homemade or store-bought.
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup Toffee Sauce A drizzle for added flavor richness; homemade preferred but store-bought acceptable.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by softening 113 g of unsalted butter until it's easy to work with. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter with 200 g of dark brown sugar. Cream the mixture together on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency.
  2. Next, crack 1 large egg into the butter and sugar mix, adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of molasses. Mix these ingredients on low speed until they're fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 200 g of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Gradually sift the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  4. Continue mixing until a soft dough begins to form—about 1-2 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. While your dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. After chilling, remove the dough from the fridge and use a cookie scoop to portion out your dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each scoop about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes. Watch the edges; they should look set, while the centers remain soft and slightly puffy.
  8. Once baked, allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cool, pipe or spread 1 cup of buttercream frosting on each cookie.
  10. Warm 0.5 cup of toffee sauce until it’s pourable, then drizzle it over each frosted cookie.
  11. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the warm toffee sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies are guaranteed to become a favorite, bringing warmth and nostalgia into each delightful bite.

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