Description
Brown butter sugar cookies blend nostalgic comfort with gourmet elegance, offering sweet moments of pure culinary bliss. Crisp edges, rich nutty undertones, and delicate sweetness invite you to savor each magical bite of this irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups (344 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for rolling cookies)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Transform butter into a rich, golden-brown liquid by gently heating in a saucepan, stirring consistently until a deep nutty fragrance emerges. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Transfer the browned butter to a heat-resistant container and allow natural cooling to room temperature.
- Create a creamy base by whisking browned butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a smooth, uniform texture.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to ensure complete integration.
- Prepare a separate mixing vessel and combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt through careful whisking.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing minimally to maintain dough integrity and prevent toughness.
- Encase dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, enabling easier manipulation and enhanced flavor development.
- Warm the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Craft uniform dough spheres approximately 1 ½ tablespoons in size, generously coating each in granulated sugar.
- Arrange cookie rounds on prepared sheets, maintaining generous spacing between each.
- Bake until edges transform to a delicate golden hue and centers appear slightly underdone, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Browned Butter Magic: Carefully monitor the butter while browning to achieve a deep golden color without burning, which adds a rich, nutty complexity to the cookie’s flavor profile.
- Chilling Technique: Extended refrigeration helps develop deeper flavors and prevents cookies from spreading too thin during baking, ensuring a perfectly textured result.
- Sugar Coating Trick: Rolling cookies in granulated sugar before baking creates a delightful crispy exterior and adds a subtle sparkle to the finished cookie.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these cookies accessible for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg