Description
These Brown Butter Sugar Cookies are a comforting treat that perfectly blends nutty brown butter with sweet sugars, making them ideal for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix the brown butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden, leaving the centers slightly underbaked for a soft texture.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
The cookie dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg