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Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

Brown Butter Sugar Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

Delightful Brown Butter Sugar Cookies elevate any occasion with their thick, chewy centers and crisp edges, capturing the essence of festive joy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted butter plus 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar (Light or Dark)
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar For smooth texture
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be omitted or substituted
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired consistency
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles Optional for festive touch

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt 1 cup of salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns amber brown.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine cooled brown butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup brown sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda, then gradually mix into wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  4. Chill Dough: Scoop dough onto a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake chilled dough for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  6. Prepare Frosting: Beat ½ cup of softened butter, mix in powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, almond extract, and milk until smooth.
  7. Frost and Decorate: Frost cooled cookies with buttercream and add festive sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure that the butter is browned carefully to avoid burning. Chilling the dough is essential for optimal texture.

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