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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies capture the essence of the classic dessert in a delightful cookie form, perfect for sharing and celebrating.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 113 g Unsalted Butter Provides richness and moisture; ensure it’s softened for easy creaming.
  • 200 g Dark Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and a deep caramel flavor essential for the signature taste; substitute with regular brown sugar for a milder flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together and helps with leavening.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor depth; use pure extract for the best results.
  • 1 tbsp Molasses Contributes moisture and a distinctive flavor; light molasses can be used for a milder taste.
  • 200 g All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and stability to the cookie; ensure you measure accurately.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent to help the cookies rise.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice to the recipe.
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg Provides subtle spice notes, giving the cookies a festive touch.
For the Frosting and Topping
  • 1 cup Buttercream Frosting Adds sweetness and a creamy texture; store-bought frosting works just fine.
  • 0.5 cup Toffee Sauce Used for drizzling on top; homemade is preferred for a richer flavor.
Optional Finishing Touch
  • Flaky Sea Salt A sprinkle on top enhances flavor and adds a delightful contrast.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat 113 g of softened unsalted butter with 200 g of dark brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed. Continue creaming for about 3–5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of molasses to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix on low speed until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 200 g of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, 0.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoons of ground nutmeg. Sift to avoid lumps.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Once chilled, use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look puffy but slightly soft.
  9. Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Once completely cooled, pipe or spread 1 cup of buttercream frosting on top of each cookie.
  11. Warm 0.5 cup of toffee sauce until it’s pourable, then drizzle generously over the frosted cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill your dough for thicker cookies and measure flour accurately for the best results.

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