Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

A stack of three brown butter sugar cookies, each coated in sugar, with the top cookie missing a bite.

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5 from 1 vote

Soft, chewy brown butter sugar cookies with a rich, nutty flavor.

Prep Time38

Chill Time30

Total Time1 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brown Butter Cookies

Servings: servings

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Alicia

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
⅔ cup granulated sugar divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs

Instructions

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty, 5–6 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then refrigerate until almost solid again, about 20 minutes.
1 cup unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 375° F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), beat the browned butter with the brown sugar and ⅓ cup granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Mix in vanilla extract and eggs.
1 cup brown sugar, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 eggs
Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Place the remaining ⅓ cup granulated sugar in a small bowl. Scoop dough into balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each), roll in sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

The cookies will puff slightly as they bake. After removing from the oven, use the back of a spoon to gently press them down before they cool completely.

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