Some cookies are simply irresistible. Soft, chewy, and filled with golden toffee pieces, these Salted Toffee Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect mix of sweet and salty. The oats give them hearty texture, the toffee brings buttery crunch, and a final sprinkle of flaky sea salt makes every bite unforgettable. If you’re looking for a cookie recipe that feels both classic and indulgent, this is the one to try.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath or Skor)
Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture looks light and airy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
With a spatula, gently fold in the rolled oats and toffee bits until evenly combined.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Before baking, sprinkle a light pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball. This touch brings out the caramel notes of the toffee and balances the sweetness.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look just set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Why you’ll love them
✨ The oats give a hearty chewiness that makes these cookies more satisfying than your average sweet.
✨ The toffee bits melt into little caramelized pockets of crunch and flavor.
✨ A sprinkle of flaky sea salt keeps the sweetness in check and makes each bite addictive.
Tips and variations
Use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats, to maintain the right chewy texture.
If you like a richer flavor, brown the butter before mixing for a nutty undertone.
Add in chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy twist.
Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate for an extra indulgence.
Serving ideas
Enjoy these cookies with a glass of cold milk 🥛, pack them in lunchboxes, or serve them on a dessert platter at gatherings. They also make a thoughtful homemade gift—stack a few in a clear bag, tie with ribbon, and you’ve got a treat that anyone would be thrilled to receive.
Salted Toffee Oatmeal Cookies are proof that sometimes the simplest ingredients create the most unforgettable desserts. Sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy—all in one bite. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear in no time.