#9 Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch

Lucky number 9 is Ben and Jerry's Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch. This cookie is very similar to Toffee Bar Crunch, but with a coffee kick. I've often heard that a small amount of coffee amplifies the rich flavor of chocolate, so this cookie is one that you won't need to dip in your morning cup of java.

Tips:

Strong stuff- the coffee mixture that you prepare will smell stronger than you will taste in the cookie. 
Dissolved - I don't recommend throwing straight coffee granules into the mixture because the cookies will look spotty and the coffee flavor won't be evenly distributed.

Oven Temperature: 350 degrees 
Prep Time: 15 minutes 
Bake Time: 10-12 minutes 
 Servings: 3-4 dozen cookies

1 Tablespoon warm water
1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter, softened

1 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups Heath English Toffee Baking Bits
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2) Dissolve coffee granules in the 1 Tablespoon of warm water and set aside.

3) In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix the ingredients to distribute each ingredient evenly. Set this bowl aside.

4) In a large bowl, cream together butter, coffee, granulated and brown sugar. Add vanilla, milk and  eggs, one at a time.

5) Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until all ingredients are combined.

6) Stir in the toffee pieces and chocolate chips (reserve some if you would like to top the cookies). 

7) Place dough by rounded Tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.

8) Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browning around the edges and the centers are set (cookies may appear under-baked).

9) Cool cookies for a few minutes on the pan until transferring onto a cooling rack.