Toffee Rum Cookies

Buttery, chewy cookies packed with crunchy toffee bits and a warm hint of rum. These indulgent cookies have crisp golden edges, soft centers, and plenty of caramel-like flavor in every bite.

🍪 Ingredients

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 2 tablespoons dark rum, optional
• 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (170 g) toffee bits
• ½ cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate chips, optional
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugars

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and creamy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla and rum extract.

If using dark rum, mix it in at this stage.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.

Mix just until a soft dough forms.

Avoid overmixing.

4. Add the Toffee

Fold in the toffee bits.

Add chocolate chips and chopped nuts if desired.

5. Shape the Cookies

Scoop approximately 1½ tablespoons of dough for each cookie.

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.

For extra flavor, press a few additional toffee pieces onto the tops.

6. Bake

Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.

Don’t overbake—the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

7. Cool

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Toffee Rum Cookies

• Use softened butter, not melted butter, for the best texture.
• Brown sugar gives the cookies their chewy texture and caramel flavor.
• For a stronger rum flavor, use rum extract in addition to a small amount of dark rum.
• Don’t overbake if you want soft, chewy centers.
• If the dough feels too soft, refrigerate it for 20–30 minutes before baking.
• Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky salt over the cookies while they’re warm for a delicious sweet-salty contrast.

🍫 Optional Variations

Try adding:

• Dark chocolate chunks
• White chocolate chips
• Toasted pecans
• Toasted walnuts
• Coconut flakes
• A drizzle of melted chocolate
• Extra toffee pieces

⏱️ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 9–12 minutes per batch
Total Time: About 35 minutes
Servings: 24–30 cookies
Method: Oven-baked
Difficulty: Easy