Description
Brown Butter Cookies are rich, soft centered cookies with crisp edges and a deep nutty flavor created by gently browning butter. This recipe delivers bakery style cookies using simple pantry ingredients and an easy method that works perfectly for everyday baking.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter cooked until golden and fragrant
All purpose flour spooned and leveled
Baking soda
Baking powder
Sugar alternative suitable for baking
Large egg at room temperature
Vanilla flavor such as Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and continue cooking until golden brown and aromatic then set aside to cool slightly
3. Whisk the flour baking soda and baking powder in a separate bowl until evenly combined
4. Add the sugar alternative to a mixing bowl and pour the cooled brown butter over it mixing until smooth
5. Add the egg and vanilla flavor and whisk until the mixture becomes light and slightly fluffy
6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and gently mix in the dry ingredients until just combined
7. Scoop the dough roll lightly into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet leaving space between each
8. Bake until the edges turn golden and the centers remain soft
9. Allow the cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely
Notes
Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning
Room temperature eggs help create a smoother dough texture
Do not overmix after adding the flour to keep the cookies tender
Cookies will continue to set as they cool so avoid overbaking
Chilling the dough briefly can help create thicker cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American