Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, chewy date-filled cookies with rich brown sugar and warm toffee glaze
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
02 - 1/2 cup boiling water
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toffee Glaze
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
13 - 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
14 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
15 - Pinch of salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine chopped dates and boiling water in a small bowl. Stir in baking soda and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
03 - Cream butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
06 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix just until combined.
07 - Fold in softened date mixture including all liquid until evenly distributed throughout dough.
08 - Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10 - Melt butter and brown sugar in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Add heavy cream and salt, bring to simmer, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
11 - Drizzle warm toffee glaze over cooled cookies. Allow glaze to set before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The date mixture creates this incredible fudgy center that stays soft for days
- That warm toffee glaze transforms ordinary cookies into something completely indulgent
02 -
- Don't skip the step of softening dates in hot water with baking soda, it's what creates that authentic sticky toffee flavor
- The cookies might look underbaked when you pull them out, but they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
03 -
- Weighing your dates rather than using volume measurements ensures consistent sweetness
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the cookies from spreading too thin