Description
Delightful cookies with a rich, nutty flavor from brown butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces (113g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature (56g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (5g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (3g)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt (3g)
- White sanding sugar or additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Stir until mixed, then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and roll in sanding sugar or granulated sugar to coat.
- Place cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Optional add-ins include chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg