Brown Butter Cookies

Brown Butter Cookies

Nutty, tender cookies with rich caramelized butter flavor and crispy edges.

⏱ 35 minServes 24American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Directions

  1. 1Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a bowl and cool completely.
  2. 2Mix cooled brown butter with both sugars until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  3. 3In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Stir in nuts.
  4. 4Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. 5Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  6. 6Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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