Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies (with free printable labels for gifting)

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on June 3, 2024
5 from 8 votes
Crisp, chewy, sweet and salty, these one-bowl, no-mixer Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies are a cookie lover's dream come true!

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Crisp, chewy, sweet and salty, these one-bowl, no-mixer Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies are a cookie lover's dream come true!

I took a little box of these Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies to our Pilates instructor the other day. The next day I got this text:

"Those are the best cookies I've ever had in my life."

Surprise reaction

It made me smile because that's the same reaction I get from just about everyone who tries these unassuming-looking cookies. Other reactions are things like; "Oh my!", "Wow!" and "What are these cookies?".

I've actually been making variations of these Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies for over 40 years, some with chocolate chips, some with coconut, sometimes raisins or dried cranberries as well as lots of other variations. The original recipe came from the sister of an elderly patient I took care of at the hospital I worked at many years ago. She had brought a treat for the staff caring for her sister. I took one bite and knew I had to have the recipe.

The little recipe card (now torn and stained but still beloved) was simply titled "Cereal Cookies". We renamed them "Sister's Cookies" after the elderly patient and her sibling.

New rendition

For these Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies, I kept the base of the original recipe but changed up a few things. Instead of 100% all-purpose flour, I subbed some almond flour and added a small splash of almond extract. This new rendition also includes white chocolate and toffee bits. The almond flour adds a unique, gourmet touch to these already delicious cookies!

I love that the recipe can be whipped up in one bowl with simply a spatula and a cookie scoop to portion out the dough. The recipe makes a large batch but the cookies freeze well, both baked and as dough balls. Just store the dough balls in a ziplock bag then pull them out and bake when you're in the mood for a delicious sweet treat! It's wonderful to have fresh cookies for a quick dessert or to brighten someone's day.

Brighten someone's day

Speaking of brightening someone's day, we've created a free, printable label to adorn your gifts. These Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies make wonderful gifts for friends, neighbors, co-workers, hairdressers, delivery people, teachers... and say "I care" or "Thank you" or "Have a great day" in a sweet, tangible way.

Get your free printable labels...

two white boxes filled with almond toffee white chip cookies, tied with a tan satin ribbon with custom labels

Enter your name and email above to receive an instant download, plus printing tips to get you started. You'll also receive fresh recipe inspiration from The Café... easy, elegant recipes and ideas to enjoy and share. We'll also share a link for the boxes and ribbon shown in the pictures.

An extra touch!

I like to add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to these Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies right when they come out of the oven. The sweet, salty, toffee combination is delicious and the salt adds a nice gourmet touch.

I use Maldon Flaky Sea Salt. Maldon is more expensive than regular salt but it's meant to be a "finishing salt", meaning a salt used at the end to add a little crunch or a pretty salty garnish.

So, if you're looking for a delicious, unique sweet treat, make a batch of these Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies. You might just win the neighborhood, work or school popularity award!

P.S. A number of you have asked if it is possible to make the cookies gluten-free.

GOOD NEWS! Shortly after I posted that recipe, I took a box of them to Atlanta for a weekend visit with my niece and nephew. My brother and his wife were also there and everyone went crazy over the cookies. Well, everyone except my niece who has an intolerance to gluten. But after we left, my nephew, Steve, who's a fantastic chef and an expert in GF baking, worked on a gluten-free version.

Quite a few batches later (the neighbors were super happy with the samples), he had winning GF Almond Toffee White Chip Cookie recipe... woohoo! Here's a link for Steve's recipe: The Best Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies - Gluten Free

DOUBLE GOOD NEWS! We've added an additional set of labels that specify the cookies are gluten-free (pictured below) for those of you who'd like to give these as gifts. To receive the regular and gluten-free labels, simply leave us a comment at the bottom of this post.

Café Tips for making these Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies

  • Because this recipe doesn't require a mixer, the butter needs to be nice and soft. You can let the butter sit out at room temperature, but if the air is chilly in your house, it won't get soft enough. Here are some easy ways to soften butter:
    • You can soften the butter in the microwave on power level 10%. It works like magic! You'll need to experiment a bit with your microwave though, as they're all different. Start with 1 minute. Add 20 to 30-second increments until you learn how long your microwave will take to get the butter nice and soft, but not melted.
    • Another technique I often use to soften butter is to put it in the microwave for a few hours with the light on. To keep the light on in the microwave I put a folded paper towel in the door.
    • Boil a cup of water in the microwave for 3-4 minutes and get things nice and steamy. Leave the water cup in the microwave, add the butter and close the door. The warmth from the steamy water will help to quickly soften the butter.
    • Cutting the butter into small pieces helps it soften quicker.
    • Place the hard butter on a small plate. Fill a bowl with hot water. Wait 5 minutes then discard the water. Put the warm bowl over the butter.
    • Put the butter in the oven with the light turned on. This will take a few hours.
    • The fastest way to soften butter is to put cold butter in the microwave for 10 seconds. Turn it to the opposite side and microwave for another 10 seconds. It might be ready at this point, but if it's not completely soft, add one or two more 5-second stints.
  • Of course, if you prefer to use a mixer, no problem!
  • Yes, this recipe calls for butter and oil. The combination, along with the crisp rice cereal gives them in an incredibly unique texture and delicious flavor.
  • This recipe calls for almond flour. Almond flour is simply blanched almonds that have been finely ground. Don't mistake almond meal for almond flour. Almond meal is coarser and includes the dark skin of the almonds.
  • I find the most inexpensive way to purchase almond flour is online.
  • Almond flour should be kept in an airtight container in a dark, cool place. If you don't use it that often, it can also be frozen.
  • This recipe calls for toffee bits. Toffee bits can be found at most larger grocery stores in the same area as chocolate chips. Both Super Targets and Super Walmarts carry toffee bits. They can also be found online. The most common brand of toffee bits is Bits of Brickle.
  • I like to use a medium size retractable scoop to portion out these cookies. This keeps the size consistent and makes fast work of scooping up the cookies.
  • I like to line my sheet pans with parchment paper when making cookies for easy cleanup. I love these pre-cut parchment paper sheets to save time. They come in a flat package so they're easy to store.
  • I like to use mini white chips for these cookies (I find them at Whole Foods). If I don't have mini chips I like to roughly chop regular-size white chocolate chips so the white chocolate is evenly distributed.

 

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Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies

Chris Scheuer
Crisp, chewy, sweet and salty, these one-bowl, no-mixer Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies are a cookie lover's dream come true!
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 60 cookies
Calories 164

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup very soft butter
  • Âľ cup granulated sugar
  • Âľ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup mild-tasting oil sunflower, grape seed, canola or safflower will all work well)
  • ÂĽ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ÂĽ cups almond flour
  • 2 Âľ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal, like Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats not quick oats
  • 1 cup toffee bits, I use Bits of Brickle by HEATH - available at most larger grocery stores in the same area as the chocolate chips.
  • 8 ounces white chocolate chips, roughly chopped or 8 ounces mini white chips (1 ½ cups)
  • extra toffee bits for garnish, if desired
  • flaky sea salt for topping, if desired

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325ËšLine two sheet pans with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
  2. Combine soft butter and sugars in a large bowl. Stir until well combined and creamy. Add the egg and stir well.
  3. Slowly add the oil and stir until combined. At first, it will seem like the oil is separated. Just keep stirring and it will all mix in. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Add the baking soda and salt and stir until well incorporated. Add the all-purpose and almond flours and stir until incorporated then add the Rice Krispies, oatmeal, toffee bit and chopped white chocolate. Stir until evenly combined.
  5. Scoop dough out onto the prepared cookie sheets (I use a medium-size cookie scoop). Bake 18-22 minutes or until light golden brown. (This is totally optional but I like to bake the cookies for 14 minutes then remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the top of each cookie with an extra ½ teaspoon of toffee bits for a pretty garnish. Then I return them to the oven until golden.)
  6. If desired, sprinkle the cookies with flaky sea salt then alllow them to cool on the pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. The cookies will be soft at first but will firm up after several minutes.

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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This recipe makes 4-5 dozen cookies, depending on the size.
Gluten-free version of these Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.5mg
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American

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231 Comments

    1. Hi Carol, Thanks for the wonderful review! So glad to hear how much you enjoyed both the cookies and the labels. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know!

  1. I am making this now for a cookie exchange later this week. I've made them before and they are absolutely delicious!! Can you send me the labels please?

    Thank you in advance.

  2. I am a cookie connoisseur, and I love these cookies! They are amazing! I took them to my Mahjong game, and everyone wanted the recipes. Since I am from Texas, I had to add one cup of toasted chopped pecans.

  3. Hi, I would love both sets of labels - gluten-free and regular. Thank you and I look forward to make these cookies.

  4. oh - these cookies are sooo good! Please send the printable labels AND the link for the boxes and ribbons. many thanks!

  5. These cookies are awesome. I would like to share these cookies as Thank You's.
    Please send me the pfd for the labels to the Easy Italian Lemon Amaretti Cookies.
    Thank you.

    1. Hi Maxine, the labels cannot be delivered to your email. It says they are blocked due to spam content. You may need to update your email settings. Thanks!

  6. Your labels are so perfect. They make a special cookie addition. Please send the labels. Thank you!
    Jean

  7. Hi ladies - I would love to get the pdf for these pretty labels, please, and thanks!
    Hope y'all have a great week.

  8. Thank you for this recipe. I look forward to making it and would love tags template for gift giving. I grew up behind an almond orchard so almonds are a love of mine. I look forward to trying the gluten-free to gift to my dear friend. So if you have a GF tag that template would be nice too. Thank you!!! Easter Blesding to you and yours. Bobbi

  9. Dear Chris, I wanted to try making this cookie recipe with the gluten-free recipe but when I clicked on that link there was nothing there. Do you have a gluten-free recipe? Thank you! Sue Fleming esjf@yahoo.com P.S. I love your recipes!

  10. These were wonderful! Every recipe of yours that I have tried has not disappointed! Thank you so much for sharing them ! I would appreciate the labels for gifting!

  11. I"m making these today for a cookie table at a Choir Reunion and would love to have the label so people will know what they are. Thank you for what I know will be another great recipe!

  12. I love ALL of your recipes....especially cakes cookies and French recipes!!!
    Thank You
    PS.... please send labels for Almond Toffee white chip cookies

  13. Hello Chris. Could you please send me these lovely labels? I would also love to know where you got those white boxes to package the cookies, they are perfect. Thanks so much!

  14. Looking forward to sharing the gluten free cookies with a coworker. Would you please send both labels? Thanks...

  15. YES! Please send me the pdf for the labels. I'm baking these cookies for my wonderful yoga class as a Valentine surprise.
    LOVE your recipes and share your website with many of my culinary friends! Thank you, once again!

  16. These look delicious. I’m planning a baby shower and will be using the cookies as gifts. Of course I’ll have to make a test batch for us to enjoy first. Would you please send the label for the original cookies as well share where you got your boxes? Thank you!

  17. Hi Chris,
    So glad I found this recipe! I recently finished two months of rehab after a hip replacement last October and these cookies are going to be perfect thank-you gift for the therapists I worked with! If you could also forward the labels , I'd appreciate it. Such a pretty presentation!

    Thanks!

    Pam Smiley

  18. Another great recipe that I will be gifting. Please srnd the labels for regular cookies. Thank uou so much!

  19. Hello!
    First of all, I wanted to thank you for the recipes you share with us. I have made several the biggest hit by far are the farmhouse cake and the applesauce cake. I am excitedly prepping for these cookies. I'm sure they will be another hit as well.

    Would I be able to get the labels for the regular cookies and the original recipe for the sister's cookies?

    Thank you!

  20. Chris. Made these with the almond flour and got nothing but rave reviews on the taste and texture……almost shortbread-like. Terrific. I would like the regular labels please if you dont mind . Tom

  21. Hello Chris, this cookie recipe looks wonderful. Can’t wait to try it. I would appreciate it if you could send both sets of labels my way. Thank you for the labels you will be sending & also for the past labels of previous recipes.
    Linda P.

  22. I have so many co-workers who are gluten free and this will be the perfect cookie for sharing.
    Please send me the cute labels to make this even more
    special! Thanks

  23. Beautiful cookies. Going to make for Easter treats. Please send me the download for the cute labels. Thanks

  24. Love following your wonderful posts for all your fabulous recipes! A rainy day today...going to make these Almond White chocolate cookies.
    Would love the labels and where to get the boxes.

  25. Hi, Chris,
    I am loving trying your recipes! My family loved the Snowy Night in the Mountains cookies! I found the non-pariels but sadly not the correct blue coloring so I was slightly disappointed with that aspect. However, it certainly did not affect the taste; delicious cookie! I will make again for Christmas this year. (I discovered I already had the correct blue coloring so I am set for the next batch).
    Today I am making the Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies and plan to share with family and friends. Would you mind sending me the labels for Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies?
    Thank you so much!

  26. I will be making these cookies for our book club and would love to have the labels for special packaging.
    Thank you for sharing your expertise.

  27. Chris,
    I made these today to share in a food pantry for those in need. Delicious cookies and definitely a recipe I will make to share again. I like that the recipe makes several batches.
    Thank you!
    I would also love the labels.
    Gayle

  28. Thank you for another delicious recipe Chris! The presentation with label and box is beautiful. I would love to have the printable labels, thank you so much! Happy New Year

  29. These look absolutely Yummy. I cannot wait to try them and gift them. We have a friend who does not care for chocolate and these will be perfect for him.

  30. Making these cookies today! These will be perfect gifts for my walking friends.
    I would love the label and truly appreciate the offering!

  31. Hi
    Can't wait to try these, they look truly decadent!
    Hope I will be able to find the toffee bits in SA.

    I would really appreciate the printable labels, such a lovely idea

  32. These look delish. May try for my daughter's birthday. I would appreciate the labels.

    Thanks much for all your delicious recipes and2022. Happy New Year and hoping 2023 is a better year for us all.

  33. These remind me of my mom’s Krispie cookie she made in the 60’s. Loved them!
    Please send me the labels.

  34. Thanks for the recipe. I look forward to trying it. May I use gluten free flour in place of all purpose? I would love to receive labels for gifts.

    1. Hi Sandie, I haven't tested this recipe with GF flour so I can't say for sure. My nephew, who is a GF expert is going to try it. If it works, I will link to his recipe.

  35. Hi Chris,
    Happy New Year- may sunshine and cookies bring you happiness for the year ahead

    May I have the labels sent to me

    Glynis

  36. Yes, please send me the labels! This will be perfect for a hostess gift.

    Love all your recipes. Keep them coming.

    Joan

  37. Hi! I would love the label’s please. Your recipes are amazing:) I love trying them all.
    Thanks,
    Adriana

  38. Hi Chris
    Please send me the PDF for the labels for these cookies - would love to make them soon.
    Thanks for all your wonderful recipes.
    Janet

  39. The cookies look delicious! Please send me the PDF for the beautiful labels. I believe the original recipe is one I have been searching for. Is it possible to get a copy of the original recipe? Thank you so much!

    1. Hi Maureen, I haven't tried them GF but my nephew (who is a GF expert is working on that right now).

  40. These look wonderful, are they crunchy or soft. I would love the printable labels. I work at a school,this would be perfect for gifts with the labels

  41. Oh yes, please send me the labels and links. I so enjoy your wonderful recipes and especially enjoy reading the scripture you always include. Blessings from Arizona, Dorothy

  42. Hello and Happy New Year, I would love to receive the pdf file for your tags. I hopping to make these for Valentines for my Co-workers. Thank you for the recipe and labels in advance. Hugz

  43. I can't wait to try these and share during a Mother/Daughter tea. Please send the printable labels for giving throughout the year.

  44. Happy New Year to you, Scott & family!
    Thank you for another wonderful recipe. I would love the beautiful labels as I plan to share these treats with family.
    Thank you!
    Bernice

    1. Hi, can u plz send me the beautiful labels I can't wait to try this recipe. And thanks for sharing your memorable recipe.

  45. I was wondering what to bake for my grandkids next, they love my surprises and these sound amazing, I would love the labels please, then they can have a box each, so many thanks

  46. love the look- cannot wait to try these
    May I please have the labels sent through to me - many thanks
    Glynis

  47. I am gathering the ingredients to be able to make these cookies. I am positive that they will taste amazing. I have never made anything that you have shared that I haven't loved! I love the fact that the cookie and /or the dough can be frozen!
    I would love to have the PDF for the label and info on where to get the boxes and ribbon.

  48. Guess I'll have to start that diet AFTER I try these. They look absolutely mouth-watering. Please send the labels pdf.

  49. Thank you for recipe! I'm sure they are as yummy as your Snowy Night X-Mas cookies! Please send set of labels !

  50. Thank you for this delicious sounding recipe. Please send me the free labels, and thanks for those as well.

  51. It's been some time since I tried a new cookie recipe, but these look irrestible. Can't wait to try them and share with my friends and neighbors. May I have the labels, please.

  52. I can't wait to try these cookies. Please send me the "Free Printable Labels" for the Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies.

    Thanks kindly!

  53. The cookies look so good & makes a beautiful treat! May I please have the beautiful labels that go with such a beautiful treat?
    Blessings to you & Scott & your family!!

    1. Thank you, Andrea!
      Just tried to send you the labels but they came back. Perhaps there was a letter missing or incorrect in your email address?? If you send us your email again, we'll try again.

    1. I really want to try this recipe-reminiscent of one of my favorite 70s recipes, but with some great new twists. Please send labels pdf. By the be way, everyone loves your labels-they make gifting the goodies even more special. Thanks!

  54. I would love to have the pdf document for the labels. Can’t wait to bake these ❤️ Thank you!
    Barb

  55. I can’t wait to make these Almond Toffee White Chip Cookies for my deacon ladies at church (widow ladies in my watch care). I would love to have the beautiful labels to put on the boxes. Thank you!

  56. I’m happy to try these cookies. Sound delicious. I never have had a lot off appreciation for cookies until this past year. Now, l love them. Sure this will be a keeper. Thank you Ruth.

  57. These cookies are going to women's group om Wednesday! Please send the lovely label. Love the idea of label for little box! Thank you.

  58. Yummy! Can’t wait to try these. I love your recipes. Always dependable and delicious. Please send me the beautiful label link.
    Also, some family members love almonds. Do you think I could use some of dough with chopped almonds instead of the chips?
    Thanks so much!

    1. They're on the way, Julie!
      I did send the labels but they were returned. Perhaps you entered your email incorrectly???

  59. I'm looking forward to trying this recipe. I'd love to have the labels as it is nice to bring people something good to eat. I like these labels because they are a winter white and remind me of January.

  60. Happy New Year! Your recipes are wonderful, and I look forward to baking these cookies soon. Please send me the printable labels and the link for the boxes and ribbons. What a beautiful cookie gift presentation! Thank you.

    1. Sometimes when you read a recipe, you know they are a winner before you even make them. This is such a recipe! What's not to like about them! And who wouldn't just love to get a pretty little box of them? Please send the labels pdf. Thank you so much!

    2. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe and one of my favorite scriptures! I would love to have the labels