Brown Butter Sugar Cookies Recipe
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies are chewy sugar cookies infused with the nutty aroma of browned butter! Make the best sugar cookies ever with this simple hack that will take your baking to the next level!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter Browned (See notes below)
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar 100g
- ½ cup Brown Sugar 106g
- 1 Egg Large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ¾ cups All Purpose Flour 180g
Instructions
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the white sugar and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer or in a large bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
- Pour the cooled brown butter over the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and cream together.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until the mixture turns a light shade of brown and has a creamy whipped texture. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed, mixing all of the ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl combine All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda and Salt, then gradually add these dry ingredients to the butter.
- Mix the cookie dough until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Using a medium-sized #24 cookie scoop or about 3 tablespoons of cookie dough, scoop the cookie dough into cookie dough balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are set and the top is no longer glossy. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a baking sheet for a minute.
- Then move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, or enjoy them warm with a cold glass of milk.
How To Brown Butter
- Start by melting cubed unsalted butter in a large or medium saucepan over medium heat. Using a larger saucepan will ensure it doesn't boil over.
- Stir continuously with a whisk or silicone spatula.
- The butter will begin to foam and then turn a golden-brown caramel color after around 5-7 minutes of cooking.
- Once browned, allow the butter to rest for about 5 minutes before transferring it to a heat-safe bowl.
Notes
Storage
- Store: Store at room temperature in an airtight container or use plastic wrap to keep them fresh. Cookies will last up to 1 week but are best if enjoyed within 2-3 days.
- Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Make sure to place parchment paper or wax paper between layers to prevent sticking together when frozen.
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