Name: Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 155 g (1/4 cup) Butter – unsalted; 150 g (3/4 cup) Sugar – granulated; 50 g (1/4 cup) Light brown sugar – or dark brown sugar; 1 Egg – room temperature; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 220 g (1 3/4 cups) Flour – all-purpose; 1 tsp Baking soda; 1/2 tsp Baking powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 50 g (1/4 cup) Sugar – granulated (for rolling)

Description

These brown butter sugar cookies are soft in the center with lightly crisp edges, made with nutty brown butter for a deep roasted hazelnut flavor.

Ingredients

155 g (1/4 cup) Butter – unsalted
150 g (3/4 cup) Sugar – granulated
50 g (1/4 cup) Light brown sugar – or dark brown sugar
1 Egg – room temperature
1 tsp Vanilla extract
220 g (1 3/4 cups) Flour – all-purpose
1 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Salt
50 g (1/4 cup) Sugar – granulated (for rolling)

Instructions

Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and nutty.
Strain to remove the solids and measure 115 g (1/2 cup); add a little water if needed to compensate evaporation. Let cool until soft, not hot.
Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
Beat the softened brown butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar for 3–4 minutes until creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla and mix for 1 minute until combined.
Fold in the dry ingredients just until incorporated.
Scoop dough balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill for 20–30 minutes.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, until lightly golden but still soft in the center.
Cool a few minutes on the tray, then transfer to a rack.