It’s funny how much I’ve neglected some of my baking supplies. I guess I’ve been in an ice cream/cookie bar funk. Now that I have a big beautiful kitchen to cook/bake in, I’ve actually pulled certain things out, dusted them off and started using them (like my mini loaf pan and mini pie maker). I just feel like things have been getting a bit static around here. Variety is the spice of life, right? That being said, this recipe uses a pan that I’ve only used ONCE: a mini cupcake pan. I used it a while ago for mini blueberry muffins, but I’m sad to say that is the only thing I have used it for. I even have some really cute liners for it. What a shame. Hopefully one day I’ll use it for its intended purpose, who knows, maybe in the near future. Anyway, this past weekend we were craving something sweet. Since we both like toffee and nuts, I made a half batch of dough and baked up these little bites. I decided to brown the butter, which makes it taste more nutty (and is fantastic in anything, but especially in this bread) because I figured that it would compliment the pecans nicely. These turned out to be really tasty, so much that they were gone in a few hours! Whether you brown the butter or not, these are definitely a great little treat!
Toffee Pecan Chocolate Chip Bites Recipe
A quick mini muffin-style dessert, these Toffee Pecan Chocolate Chip Bites bring together deep brown sugar flavor, rich toffee, and toasted nuts in one easy, buttery bake.
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Servings: 18 -24 bites
Calories: 142kcal
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 Tbsp (¾ stick) butter - room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Heath toffee bits
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips - optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare a mini cupcake pan by lightly spraying it with Pam. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. As the butter begins to cook, it will start to foam around the edges. When the foam and crackling stop, it will begin to brown. During this process, swirl the pan to prevent burning. When the butter smells nutty, remove the pan from the heat immediately and transfer it into the bowl of a stand mixer (this will stop the cooking process). Allow to cool for 3–4 minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and brown sugar for 30 seconds. Turn the speed to low and add one egg at a time. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Fold in the dry ingredients. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the toffee bits and chopped pecans (mini chocolate chips too, if desired).
- Scoop the dough into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each ¾ of the way full. Place in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookie bites are golden brown in color (just remember, if you’re using a non-stick pan, they’ll brown a lot more around the edges, so don’t let them bake for too long). Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
NOTES
STORE the Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites once they’ve cooled completely in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To FREEZE, place the cooled bites in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months.
Thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. If you want them warm again, REHEAT in the microwave for about 8–10 seconds per piece or in a 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) oven for 5–6 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen- Blondies
Brown butter and toffee?! Yes, please!
These little bites would please my filks for sure. Great recipe!