Brown Butter Sugar Cookies: 5 Steps to Pure Delight
Delicious brown butter sugar cookies with a rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat until golden.
- Let the browned butter cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix the sugars and cooled butter until combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Form dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For added flavor, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg