Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
34 cookies
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Calories
137 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
Description
These cookies start by carefully melting and browning unsalted butter in a saucepan until it foams and turns a rich golden-brown color, imparting a nutty aroma. The browned butter is cooled until just soft, then combined in a stand mixer with granulated sugar to create a fluffy base. Eggs and vanilla extract are added for moisture and flavor.
Dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt are mixed in on low speed until just combined, maintaining a tender crumb. Cookie dough balls are rolled in extra granulated sugar for added texture and baked at 350°F until edges set but centers remain soft, producing a chewy bite with a slightly crisp sugar coating.
Cookies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature, where they will keep fresh for a few days. They also freeze well baked for longer storage, retaining their texture and flavor after thawing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into tablespoon pieces
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling cookies in
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, smells nutty, and browns. This will take about 5 to 7minutes. Scrape the browned butter into a medium bowl. Cover and place in the fridge until the butter sets up. It should be soft but not solid. This should take 30 to 45 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the browned butter and 1 3/4 cups of granulated sugar together until fluffy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, if necessary.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
- Put the remaining sugar in a small bowl. Form the dough into balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cookie. Roll each ball in the sugar until well coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the bottoms are light golden brown and the cookies start to crack. Don’t over bake or the cookies won’t be soft and chewy.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely.
Notes
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Baked cookies freeze well for up to three months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 34cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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