Description
Delicious brown butter sugar cookies with a crisp exterior and soft, chewy center, enhanced by a rich, nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp-size pieces (113g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature (56g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (5g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (3g)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
- White sanding sugar or additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
- Transfer the browned butter into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
- Combine granulated sugar and brown sugar with the browned butter; mix until fluffy.
- Add the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract; mix until the egg is incorporated.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll in sugar; place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown; cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For a delightful contrast, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: brown butter cookies, sugar cookies, baking, dessert recipes
