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Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

Brown butter sugar cookies with rich, nutty undertones and a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth, laced with caramel sweetness and a crisp sugar coating.
prep time20 minutes
cook time24 minutes
resting or cooling time20 minutes
total time1 hour 4 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 15 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick + 7 tablespoons
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Heat 11 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until dark golden and nutty, 3-5 mins.
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in remaining 4 tbsp butter until melted. Let rest for 15 mins.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix 6 tbsp granulated sugar with 1/4 cup brown sugar in a shallow dish.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
  • Add 1.5 cups brown sugar and salt to cooled butter. Stir smooth, 30 secs.
  • Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix 30 secs.
  • Add flour mixture and mix until combined, 1 min.
  • Divide dough into 24 balls (2 tbsp each), coat in sugar mixture.
  • Arrange 12 balls per sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake one sheet at a time until edges set, centers soft, 12-14 mins, rotating halfway.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 5 mins. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve and enjoy!