Description
A rich and flavorful brown butter sugar cookie with a crisp edge and soft center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned and cooled)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Browning butter adds a nutty flavor.
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- 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: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: brown butter sugar cookies, easy cookie recipe, homemade cookies