Description
These Brown Butter Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with nutty caramel-like flavor from the browned butter. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness, these cookies are a must-try for cookie lovers and are ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it.
- Remove from heat, pour into a heatproof bowl, and let it cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form the Cookies:
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive twist, roll the cookies in colored sugar or add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a deeper flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg