Browned Butter Sugar Cookies
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Browned Butter Sugar Cookies
Description
In this recipe, butter is gently heated until foamy and golden brown, which imparts a deeper flavor once cooled and mixed with sugars. After blending in an egg and vanilla extract, the dry ingredients of flour, baking soda, and salt are combined just until mixed. Chilling the dough for half an hour firms it for shaping.
The dough balls are flattened before dipping in colored sprinkles and placed on parchment-lined trays. Baking at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes results in cookies that hold a soft center with lightly crisped edges. The browned butter enriches the flavor profile compared to standard sugar cookies.
These cookies are suitable for casual occasions or celebrations where a subtle flavor difference in a traditional treat is appreciated. The sprinkles add visual appeal without altering the delicate taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cup flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat to melt the butter. Stir constantly until the butter foams and turns light brown.
- Remove the pan from the burner and let it cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Once the butter is room temperature combine it with the two sugars and cream until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt to the mixture and blend until just mixed.
- Refrigerate the dough for 1/2 hour to make it easier to shape.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and flatten the dough with a drinking glass.
- Dip in colored sprinkles.
- Place on a parchment paper baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| 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 | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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